Mahama tasks National Labour Commission with ensuring fairness and swift dispute resolution

President John Dramani Mahama has called on the newly established National Labour Commission (NLC) to focus on fairness, impartiality, and quick resolution of labour disputes in order to bolster public trust in the institution. The president emphasized that workers approaching the Commission with grievances must receive fair hearings and timely decisions, as delays could damage confidence in the Commission's work.

Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for seven members of the new Commission on November 13, Mahama highlighted the critical role the body plays in maintaining industrial harmony and protecting workers' livelihoods. He urged the members to strictly adhere to the laws and regulations governing labour relations, stressing that consistent decisions would be vital to the Commission's credibility.

President Mahama congratulated the new appointees and acknowledged the service of the outgoing Commission. The seven-member Commission, chaired by retired Court of Appeal Justice Isaac Delali Duose, consists of members representing the Ghana Employers Association, Organised Labour, and presidential nominees. Justice Duose, on behalf of the Commission, thanked the president for the appointments and pledged that the members would carry out their duties with transparency and impartiality, ensuring that all matters would be handled fairly and in compliance with the principles governing the Commission's operations.