A group of interested parties gathered in Accra, Ghana, met a week ago to discuss ways to work together to support Ghanaian aviation industry workers in joining different labor unions that will advance their interests.

There are many unions that represent different types of workers in the aviation industry, including pilots, cabin crew, ground staff, maintenance workers, and air traffic controllers.

The Flight Attendants Association of Australia (FAAA), Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - United States and Canada, Transport Workers Union (TWU) - United States and Australia, and UNITE - UK and Ireland are a few major unions in the aviation industry throughout several regions.

Union representation and power might differ from one nation to the next depending on regional dynamics of the aviation sector, cultural norms, and local labor legislation.

All employees in Ghana have the legal right to unionize, which is protected by labor legislation.