New TUC boss pledges to strengthen ‘weak’ organisation

Bernard Owusu, the newly elected chhhairman of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), has promised to adopt sweeping modifications to address the current weak and unresponsive state of the union.

Mr Owusu won by 347 votes against incumbent Alex Opoku-Nyarko during the TUC's quadrennial convention, which was held at the Pentecost Convention Centre in Kasoa, Central Region.

He promised a transformational strategy centered on protecting workers' rights.

“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 got 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.”

“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,” he said.

“Let us all put what has happened behind us and unite our front. I am calling for unity because in unity lies strength. Let us leverage the unity that we have and ensure that we do what is expected of us. Unity is what we are calling for and I have no doubt that when we unite, we can eradicate or reduce the problems facing workers,” he said.

Source : Lead News Online