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We Are The Communication Workers Union (CWU) of TUC
Protecting workers’ rights, advancing industry standards, and standing strong for every communication professional across Ghana.
REASON FOR CHOSE US
"Building Stronger Voices for Every Communication Worker"
Your Dedicated National Union – Empowering Communication Workers Since 1945 with Stronger Voices, Better Protections, and Real Solidarity in Postal, Telecom, IT, Media, and Allied Sectors
Long Legacy of Fighting for Workers
Founded 1945 (as PTWU), autonomous since 1966, renamed CWU in 1991 to cover modern telecom/IT/courier/media—proven through decades of conferences, bargaining wins, and company recruitments
Exclusive Coverage of Your Sector
The national TUC affiliate responsible for organizing postal/courier, telecom (mobile/national/rural), IT (internet/data/computer services), media (electronic/print/cable), regulatory, and allied roles—no other union matches this scope.
Strong Collective Bargaining Power
Negotiates and enforces agreements for fair pay, fringe benefits, social protection, incentives, disciplinary rules, and grievance handling—real protections in your workplace.
Global Strength & Solidarity
Affiliated with UNI Global Union (for telecom/postal/media worldwide) to counter multinationals; bilateral ties with unions in Nigeria (NUPTE), America, and Britain for higher standards and support.
ABOUT CWU GHANA
CWU (Communication Workers Union) of TUC-Ghana is the national union organizing workers in postal, courier, telecom, IT, media, and allied sectors since 1945 (as PTWU, renamed CWU 1991).
Mission
We are determined to build an autonomous, effective union that defends workers' rights and promotes their economic, social, and political interests—free from employer interference—upholding labour dignity
Vision
We are determined to build an autonomous, effective union that defends workers' rights and promotes their economic, social, and political interests—free from employer interference—upholding labour dignity
EXPLORE OUR SERVICES
Negotiating Rights, Promoting Welfare, and Building Solidarity
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Postal and CourierService Industry
We organize and support workers involved in postal services as well as courier and parcel delivery operations across the communication sector.
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TelecommunicationIndustry
We represent workers within national telecom networks, cellular mobile services, rural telecom networks, paging services, and communication centre facilities.
003.
Information CommunicationIndustry
We cover professionals and service providers involved in public data transmission, internet services, computer facilities management, and precision instrument services.
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Allied CommunicationIndustry
We support workers in electronic and print media, regulatory agencies, cable TV and satellite services, as well as consultancy and contract facilitation within the communication ecosystem.