The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) has rejected assertions claiming that a review of the Labour Act is unnecessary.

Edward Kareweh, the General Secretary of GAWU, responded to comments made by Labour Analyst Austin Gamey, who suggested that examining the current Labour Act and proposed changes by the technical committee were needless.

Kareweh emphasized the significance of incorporating new provisions to align with contemporary standards and the needs of organized labor.

"This act is a product of negotiation among employers, government, and labor. It's also designed for use by ordinary people in the workplace. It aims to avoid technicalities, ensuring practitioners can easily understand the text and its intended meaning without different interpretations. Therefore, there's an ongoing necessity to review the Labour Act," explained Edward Kareweh in an interview with Citi News, as reported by GhanaWeb.

He further elaborated, "The purpose of this act is to consolidate various labor laws into one framework. For instance, PNDC Law 187, which addresses workman compensation, is now incorporated into the new provisions, eliminating the need to reference separate laws."

Kareweh stressed that workplace dynamics have shifted, highlighting the imperative to modernize the Labour Act, which has remained unchanged for two decades, to mirror these transformations.

"We've introduced new elements like addressing violence and harassment in the workplace. Moreover, considering the National Labour Commission's longstanding presence, we've observed its associated weaknesses. Hence, it's imperative to review and integrate these aspects into the act. After over 20 years of implementation, it's essential to revise the Labour Act," he stated.