The flagbearer of the New Patraiotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has engaged the leadership of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) on a proposed social contract between government and labour to build economic resilience against external shocks.
The meeting, held at the TUC Hall on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, formed part of his stakeholder consultations, during which they discussed issues affecting Ghanaian workers.
“We also explored a vital social contract between government and labor to build economic resilience against external shocks,” the former Vice President posted on his socials following the successful engagement.
According to Dr Bawumia, the discussions also highlighted the cost of living, the delivery of a living wage, youth employment, pension enhancement and disability inclusion.
He stressed the importance of the meeting to ensure that a resilient economy for the country is secured to absorb external shocks in the future.
Dr Bawumia added that both parties came to a consensus to follow up on specific issues at subsequent meetings.
He expressed gratitude to the TUC leadership and its constituent groups for the open dialogue, which he said would allow them to draw on their wealth of experience in building a better future together.
