{
  "id": 6609846,
  "title": "TUC demands overhaul of labour laws over low wages, weak pensions and job insecurity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/tuc-demands-overhaul-of-labour-laws-over-low-wages-weak-pensions-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T16:06:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/tuc-demands-overhaul-of-labour-laws-over-low-wages-weak-pensions-and-job-insecurity/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Trades Union Congress (TUC) in Ghana is urging a thorough overhaul of labor laws to better safeguard workers and tackle issues such as low wages, inadequate pensions, and job insecurity. TUC Secretary-General Joshua Ansah addressed the media on September 10, highlighting that low pay remains one of the most critical concerns for workers as they struggle to afford rising expenses on essentials like food, rent, transportation, utilities, education, and healthcare. Ansah also expressed worry about pension adequacy, pointing out that many retirees receive meager benefits that fail to cover essential needs, particularly medical care. He emphasized that a pension must ensure dignity in old age, yet many retirees' benefits are insufficient to meet basic needs, especially medical expenses. The TUC further criticized employment arrangements where some workers perform essential duties but are held in contracts labeled as \"short-term.\" These arrangements deprive workers of equal treatment, job security, social security, and the right to union membership. Ansah stressed that the law should consider the actual employment relationship rather than just the contract's legal status. He advocated for a review of the Labour Act 2003 (Act 651) to adapt to changing employment patterns and bolster labor institutions. The TUC is calling on the government and stakeholders to initiate a comprehensive review of Ghana's labor laws to ensure they are relevant to the country's workforce.",
  "summary": "The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called for an urgent and comprehensive review of Ghana’s labour laws to better protect workers and address challenges including low wages, inadequate pensions, rising living costs and insecure employment. TUC Secretary-General Joshua Ansah made the call on Thursday, September 10, while addressing the press. He said low wages remained […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}