The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA), with support from Mondiaal FNV and in partnership with the General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) and the Union of Education, Agriculture and General Services (UNEAGES), successfully organized a one-day capacity-building workshop on Unconscious Bias and Gender Pay Gap in the horticulture sector. The workshop took place at Erata Hotel in […]
The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) and National Investment Bank PLC (NIB) have initiated a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening financial inclusion and supporting enterprise growth across Ghana. This follows a high-level engagement between Mr. Alex Frimpong, Chief Executive Officer of GEA, and Chief Dr. Doliwura Zakaria, Managing Director of NIB PLC, to explore shared opportunities […]
The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) is proud to introduce its newest paid training service – Preventing Violence and Harassment at Work, a transformative learning experience designed to help enterprises foster respect, dignity, and compliance in today’s evolving workplace. The programme is tailored for Ghanaian businesses seeking practical solutions to mitigating all forms of Violence and […]
The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) joined a high-level regional convening in Dakar, Senegal, from April 15–16, 2025, to reflect on the progress of various interventions in enhancing migration governance and chart the future of ethical labour migration within the West African region. Hosted by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) with support from the Swiss […]
At its 329th statutory meeting, the Council of the Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) received a courtesy call from the Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Dr. Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo (MP). The meeting, held at the Employers’ House in North Ridge – Accra, marked a significant milestone in strengthening government–private sector relations to address […]
The National Tripartite Committee (NTC) has concluded negotiations on the 2025 National Daily Minimum Wage (NDMW), announcing a 10% increase over the 2024 rate. This decision was made following a meeting held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Accra. In line with Section 113 (1) (a) of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), the NTC, […]
The Ghana Employers Association (GEA), in partnership with Mondiaal FNV, hosted a Session on February 19, 2025, to present findings from the Horticulture Remuneration and Benefits Survey conducted across key enterprises in Ghana’s horticulture sector. The event, attended by industry stakeholders, employers, and labor representatives, aimed to foster discussions on fair wages, employee benefits, and […]
The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA), in collaboration with the National Fisheries Association of Ghana (NAFAG), International Labour Organization (ILO) and other key industry stakeholders, successfully launched the Employers’ Code of Practice for Eliminating Child Labour, Forced Labour, Modern Slavery, and Human Trafficking in the Fishing Sector of Ghana. The historic event took place at the […]
The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) in collaboration with the International Professional Managers Association (IPMA) held a graduation ceremony for the 7th and 8th batches of students of its Diploma in Industrial Relations programme. The ceremony, which was held in Accra certified a total of thirty-eight (38) graduates as members of the IPMA, with diploma certificates […]
A seven-member team from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) paid a courtesy call on the CEO of GEA, Mr. Alex Frimpong, to exchange ideas on strategies to transform Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) systems in Ghana. The visit formed part of the inception phase activities of UNESCO’s new TVET project named […]