Workers and employers in Ghana's shea industry have signed a major agreement. This is the first time such a deal has been made in this sector.
The agreement is called a Collective Bargaining Agreement. It creates formal labor standards for the industry.
This industry is very important in northern Ghana. It provides jobs for hundreds of thousands of women.
The new agreement ensures better working conditions and wages for these workers.
This marks a significant step towards formalizing the shea sector.
It provides a legally recognized framework for labor practices.
The deal aims to protect the rights and well-being of the women who dominate this workforce.
This initiative is expected to boost the overall stability and reputation of Ghana's shea trade.