The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU), Ghana, has been celebrated for its outstanding contribution to the country’s socio-economic development.
This is through the promotion and sustained advocacy for labour rights and industrial harmony for national development.
ICU-Ghana’s award was in recognition of its Outstanding Contribution to Labour Rights and Industrial Harmony for National Development.
It was presented to the General Secretary, Morgan Ayawine, in the form of a medal, memento and a certificate at the Third Ghana Development Awards ceremony in Accra.
The event was attended by eminent personalities from government, diplomatic missions, business, and industry across Africa.
In a citation, the organisers acknowledged the ICU, Ghana’s exceptional leadership, innovation, partnership, and enduring commitment to advancing Ghana’s development, inspiring resilience, supporting socio-economic recovery, and sustaining national progress.
Responding to the honour, Mr Ayawine said the union was deeply humbled by the recognition and expressed its sincere appreciation to the organisers of the award for the honour.
He said, “This award serves as both an inspiration and a springboard, propelling the union to greater heights in its advocacy for labour, business, and industry.”
“We dedicate this award to the management, staff, and the entire membership of ICU-Ghana and Ghanaian workers in general,” he said.
Background
ICU-Ghana is the largest heterogeneous union in the country with a membership of over 95,000.
The Union undertakes organising, negotiation, grievance handling, trade union education, among others.
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