I’ll ensure the voices of workers are heard and their rights protected – New TUC Chairman

The newly-elected Chairman of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Bernard Owusu has assured workers that their concerns and voices will be heard.

He stated that the country is currently experiencing economic uncertainty where workers are under increasing pressure and gaps between the rich and poor continue to widen.

“The current leadership, they have done their bit but I think it is time we change and move on. The TUC as it stands today is weak and the reason being that, as TUC, there are a lot of things that are happening that I think should have been done better. Currently, we go to the negotiation table to beg. I believe that radicalism and social dialogue is the game. I believe that we can do more and better,” he said after his election on Thursday, August 22.

He added “We are living in a time of economic uncertainty where workers are under increasing pressure and gaps between the rich and poor continue to widen. Our fight is far from over. As the TUC chairman, I pledge to lead with integrity, transparency and deep commitment to the principles that have guided our union. I will make sure that the voices of workers are heard and that their rights are protected.”

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) elected him as Chairman in the congress that took place at the Pentecost Convention Centre at Gomoa Fetteh in the Central region.

Below is the full results.

511 delegates

Chairman 510 reject 1
Bro. Bernard Owusu – 347
Bro. Alex Nyarko 163

Bro. Kwabena Otto 222
Bro. Bernard Adjei 194
Bro. Frankline O. Ansah 93

Vice Chair (Women)
Sis. Salamatu Braimah 341
Sis. Vida Akuban 49
Sis. Georgina 107

Below is the full list new officers

Chairman – Bernard Owusu
Vice Chairperson – Ken Koduah
Vice Chairperson ( woman) – Salamatu Mahama Braimah
Secretary-General – Joshua Ansah
Deputy Secretary General – Kwabena Nyarko Otoo