The Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Ghana is pursuing a constitutional interpretation of a law that currently prevents security agencies from establishing or joining unions.

The TUC argues that the Labour Act, which permits all workers to join a union to safeguard their interests, should apply to security agencies as well.

During a public forum in Accra, Dr. Yaw Baah, the Secretary-General of TUC, announced that the TUC has instructed its legal team to seek this legal interpretation.

Dr. Baah stated, “The TUC is taking legal action on several issues. The initial part of Act 651, which defines the scope of the law, restricts certain organizations. For instance, Immigration officers, prison officers, and the police are prohibited from joining or forming a union to protect their interests. We have already instructed our lawyer to take this matter to court.”

In response, Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Bright Wreko Brobbey, commended the Union for organizing lectures and awards.

He urged members of CLOGSAG (Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana) to refrain from engaging in politics.