Trade Union Congress (TUC)

TUC president, John Paska says Papua New Guineans face challenges of affordable, accessible housing, the collapse of essential services like education, and healthcare, rising unemployment rates and a stagnant private sector.

He further highlighted the rise in violent crimes and general law and order issues, especially against the vulnerable including women and children, stating that the moral fabric of society has collapsed.

TUC Acting General Secretary, Anton Sekum said the amendment of section 55 of the Central Banking Act has left a permanent dent in the Independence of the Central Bank.

“The people of PNG must braced themselves for a sharp hike in the prices of goods and services and all trade unions will now be forced to seek salary and wages increases from their employers.

TUC together with 10 of its affiliates of Trade Union will withdraw workforce after tomorrow if the Government does not respond favourably to their petition.

The TUC comprises of PNG Trade Union Congress, PNG Teachers Association, National Airlines Employees, PNG Nurses Association, Airlines Flight Attendants Association, NCDC Employees Association, Communication Workers Union, Security Industry Union, St John Workers Union, and PNG Police Association.