The Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) of TUC (Ghana) is demanding immediate engagement with the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition regarding a proposed merger between the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) and the Energy Commission.
In an internal memo intercepted by Joy News, the Union expressed growing unease about the potential consequences of the merger, particularly its impact on staff welfare and job security. The PSWU fears that the restructuring discussions may be advancing without sufficient consultation with the workers who will be directly affected.
According to the memo, employees within both institutions are anxious that the merger could lead to redundancies, involuntary transfers, or unfavourable reassignments. The Union further highlighted concerns that the process may be nearing completion without adequately addressing these employee-related issues.
The PSWU insists that since the proposal carries significant implications for staff, open engagement is necessary to understand its full scope and contribute meaningfully to the decision-making process. It emphasized that proper dialogue would help identify a more balanced approach that safeguards both institutional efficiency and workers’ rights.
Representing workers across over 75 public sector institutions—including PURC, the Energy Commission, VRA, NEDCo, GRIDCo, and Bui Power Authority—the PSWU underscored the importance of inclusive consultation to ensure fair outcomes for all stakeholders.
The proposed merger, part of broader energy sector reforms, aims to streamline regulatory oversight and minimize operational overlaps. However, labour unions argue that such structural changes must not come at the expense of job security or institutional independence.
Consequently, the PSWU is urging that discussions with the Ministry take place “at the earliest convenience” to address worker concerns before any final decisions are made.
As Ghana continues to advance its energy transition and regulatory reforms, the outcome of these engagements will likely influence how future labour relations and policy integrations are managed within the sector.