Trade unions in Ghana
| National organization(s) | TUC, GFL |
|---|---|
| Regulatory authority | Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations |
| Total union membership | 800,000 |
| Density | 7.5% (all workers) 48% (waged workers) |
| Global Rights Index | |
3 Regular violations of rights | |
| International Labour Organization | |
| Ghana is a member of the ILO | |
| Convention ratification | |
| Freedom of Association | 2 June 1965 |
| Right to Organise | 2 July 1959 |
Trade unions in Ghana first emerged in the 1920s and have played an important role in the country's economy and politics ever since.