General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU), Solomon Kotei, has said “the position of the executive secretary of the National Labour Commission (NLC) should not be politicised.” He made this statement in the wake of the recent appointment of Mr. Ofosu Asamoah, former MP for Kade, to the position of the Executive … Read more
The industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) says it is disappointed that government ignored their concerns, appointed and confirmed Ofosu Asamoah as the executive secretary of the Labour Commission. Charles Adongo Bawa Duah who was the executive secretary of the Commission was removed from his position by the Akufo-Addo government. Such removals, the Union said could politicise … Read more
The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) has given a week ultimatum to the management of Volta Star Textiles Limited to return to the negotiation table with its workers or risk industrial disharmony. Its Deputy National General Secretary in-charge of operations, Morgan Ayawine, insists the continuous delay in negotiating for conditions of service could affect … Read more
The timely intervention of top officials of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) averted a strike by workers of the Volta Star Textile Company at Juapong last Thursday. The workers withdrew their services during the morning shift and idled on the premises of the company until the ICU officials from Tema, who, on hearing … Read more
One of Ghana’s labour unions, the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU), has expressed satisfaction with the government’s 2017 budget statement presented to parliament on Thursday. The Union explains that its expectations were met by the government, particularly in the area of reduction in taxes and the abolishment of some nuisance taxes. General Secretary of … Read more
The General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU), Mr Solomon Kotei says the vision of the employer must remain notable to all workers, especially when they want to remain in employment. He said: “The mission, vision and value of the employer should be bound in the hearts of every worker to ensure … Read more
The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU), has called on the Government to revamp defunct factories in the Upper East Region, before initiating the “one District, one factory policy”. The Deputy General Secretary of the Union, Mr Morgan Ayawine, observed that it would be inappropriate for the Government to establish new factories whilst the defunct … Read more
The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) has urged the government to fulfil its promises of reducing utility tariffs to bring relief to Ghanaian workers. The General Secretary of the union, Mr Solomon Kotei, said it was no secret that the high utility tariffs were a stress on the pockets of workers and that the … Read more
The Professional and Managerial Staff Union (PMSU) of GIHOC Distilleries in Accra yesterday demonstrated against the management of the company over salary increment. The Union`s Chairman, Mr Samuel Aihoon, said the union had presented its grievances to the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) at a meeting held earlier this year but they had heard … Read more
General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) Solomon Kotei, says he would not reject the offer, if he is appointed chief executive of Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). According to Solomon kotei, the workers unions will prefer someone who has risen through the ranks in the industry to be the next CEO of COCOBOD. … Read more
General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) Solomon Kotei, says he would not reject the offer, if he is appointed chief executive of Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). According to Solomon kotei, the workers unions will prefer someone who has risen through the ranks in the industry to be the next CEO of COCOBOD. … Read more
Management of Mantrac Ghana is said to be frustrating its employees who want to finally pull out from the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) last year to join the Ghana Mine Workers Union (GMWU). Some of the affected workers, who disclosed this to BUSINESS GUIDE on condition of anonymity in an interview yesterday said: … Read more
The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) has served notice of its intention to sue government over what it describes as unwarranted and huge taxes in the country. General Secretary of the ICU, Solomon Kotei, who revealed this explained their decision has been prompted by government’s failure to heed to their calls to reduce taxes. … Read more