PSWU urges urgent talks with Energy Ministry over proposed PURC–Energy Commission merger
The Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana has urged the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to immediately engage with workers over the reported plan to merge the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) and the Energy Commission. In an internal memo, the Union raised serious concerns about job security and staff welfare, warning that the proposed merger appears to be advancing without adequate consultation with the affected employees. According to the memo, workers within both institutions fear the consolidation could lead to redundancies, reassignments, or transfers, potentially destabilizing existing employment arrangements. “We believe this proposal carries significant implications for employees, and engaging with the Ministry will help us understand the details, offer suggestions, and ensure workers’ interests are protected,” the Union stated. The PSWU emphasized that discussions around the restructuring must involve direct consultations […]
