The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has presented a signed Workers’ Manifesto to the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama.
The Union, according to TV3’s Komla Klutse on News Central Tuesday, November 7, 2023, prior to handing over the manifesto to the former President said it welcomes his proposed 24-hour economy which is going to be run on three shift systems a day.
According to the TUC, 24-hour economy by the next NDC administration is the game changer for Ghana.
Explaining his rationale for the proposition, John Dramani Mahama said the purpose for the initiative is to address the unemployment situation of the country.
The meeting of John Mahama with the Trades Union Congress is part of his state holder engagements across the country.
General Secretary of the TUC, Dr Anthony Yaw Baah, ahead of the former President’s address had lauded the idea saying Ghanaians would love to know more.
“We are also very interested and eager to know more about his great idea of a 24-hour economy,” he indicated.
“I think this one, Comrade, you have to take your time because I can imagine the amount of jobs that this kind of thing will create.
“That could be the game-changer. I am telling you. That you have opportunity in this country to work 24 hours, 3 shifts.
“So, if you don’t get job in the morning, you can get it in the afternoon or in the night,” he noted.
Dr Yaw Baah charged the youth to get ready for jobs with this policy by the NDC ahead of the 2024 elections.
“I think and I mean it, that this is a great idea that was lying somewhere and never discovered and we will be eager to hear a lot more about it.”
John Mahama also promised to inculcate the Workers’ Manifesto into the People’s Manifesto of the NDC.
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