The Minister of Labour, Cooper W. Kruah, has praised the Liberia Labour Congress (LLC) for fostering an “unprecedented industrial peace and harmony across workplaces nationwide.”
Kruah spoke during the commemoration of International Labour Day on May 1, 2026, at the J.B. McGill Labour Center in Monrovia. The event was held under the theme: “Advancing the Transformative Agenda for Gender Equity at Work and Navigating Change Through Inclusive Social Dialogue.”
Minister Kruah recalled how the country has experienced a significant decline in labour unrest compared to previous years.
“In the past, workers frequently engaged in protests, demonstrations, and go-slows, sometimes resulting in damage to property. Today, through strengthened collaboration with the LLC, we have successfully mitigated several potential workplace disruptions.”
Kruah called on the LLC to continue prioritizing social dialogue as an effective tool for dispute resolution, and commended the union for resolving its longstanding leadership crisis through a recent agreement.
He further called on all labour unions to unite under the umbrella of the LLC, emphasizing that the government’s engagement with trade unions will be streamlined through the Congress.
He said, efforts are underway to compile a national registry of active unions through the LLC.
Kruah also pledged to advocate for key proposals submitted by the LLC, including budgetary support, designation of International Labour Day as a working holiday, and labour representation on boards of major public institutions such as the Forestry Development Authority (FDA), Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), and the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP).
He reaffirmed government’s commitment to improve working conditions and strengthen labour relations.
Meanwhile, LLC Secretary-General, Marcus Blamah, lauded the Ministry of Labour for promoting stability within the sector and credited Minister Kruah for resolving internal divisions within the Congress.
International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Manager, Salif Haji Massaley, commended the Ministry for fostering unity and pledged continued support toward labour reforms, including the implementation of the Decent Work Country Program.