International Transport Workers Federation targets stronger unions

The workshop on the theme, “Strengthening the union power of transport workers in Ghana,” also focuses on leadership and governance within transport unions, with particular attention to increasing the participation of women and young workers.

Strengthening unions The Chair of the Ghana NCC, Alhaji Fuseini Iddrisu, said the workshop was designed to provide transport union leaders with the expertise needed to strengthen their organisation and provide better leadership to their members.

He said the workshop, which covered workers in the road, air and sea transport sectors, seeks to develop strategies to address challenges within the various areas, including the participation of women in union leadership and preparing young workers to take up leadership responsibilities in the future.