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NDC commends Ghanaian workers for their dedication to duty
All working people of Ghana today joined millions across the world to mark this year's May Day celebration.
All working people of Ghana today joined millions across the world to mark this year's May Day celebration. (File photo)
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"As you celebrate your rights, the NDC joins Ghanaians to commend you for your dedication, sacrifices and commitment to the growth and development of the nation’s socio-economic and political developments. The NDC will always acknowledge your commitment to social democratic principles and would continue to share in your aspirations towards qualitative improvement of all workers of this country," a statement signed by Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, General Secretary has said.
In Ghana, the day is being marked under the theme: “Election 2016: The Role of Workers in Securing Peaceful Elections for National Development.”
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The ruling NDC has subsequently asked workers "not to relent on their long cherished role of rallying behind the government in its effort to educate Ghanaians on the need to ensure peace before, during and after elections."
Below is the full statement from the NDC:
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) wishes to extend its warmest greetings to Ghanaian workers and congratulates them on the occasion of May Day.
As you celebrate your rights, the NDC joins Ghanaians to commend you for your dedication, sacrifices and commitment to the growth and development of the nation’s socio-economic and political developments. The NDC will always acknowledge your commitment to social democratic principles and would continue to share in your aspirations towards qualitative improvement of all workers of this country.
We reiterate that our decision to stand for workers is a confirmation of the long and unflinching commitment to uphold the human rights and dignity and, the bond of friendship and respect
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which will continually exist between the NDC and a social progressive force like the Trade Union Congress (TUC).
As the nation go to the polls this year, the NDC urges workers not to relent on their long cherished role of rallying behind the government in its effort to educate Ghanaians on the need to ensure peace before, during and after elections.
The NDC salutes Ghanaian workers on this auspicious occasion. Long Live Unionized Labour
Long Live the Ghanaian Worker
Long Live Ghana.
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SIGNED
Hon. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, General Secretary
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