Government poised to addressing salary concerns of workers

29-03-10 Government poised to addressing salary concerns of workers
The issuance of government’s white paper on the long awaiting Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) is a clear indication that government and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission are poised to addressing the salary concerns of Ghanaian workers. Moreover, the single spine pay policy which is schedule to kick start in July this year, will help to ensure equity and transparency in the salary structure of workers. This came to light when a 3-Member Union Executive Committee of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), interacted with staff of GBC URA Radio at Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region. The working visit which forms part of their familiarization tour to the three northern regions was to learn at first hand, problems facing salaried workers of the corporation, share ideas on issues affecting workers and also educate the staff about the operations of the union. The Deputy Divisional Chairman, Ernest Opoku, who led the team advised GBC workers to alley all fears and public misconception about the implementation of the single spine pay policy adding that the policy when finally implemented would go a long way to addressing all irregularities in the salary structure of Ghanaian workers to the benefit of all. He said, the union as a body would continue to champion the cause of workers in the course of their respective duties and called on the staff to rally behind the union in ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Rev Opoku also called for attitudinal change towards work since GBC is gradually going through total transformation in broadcasting. The Divisional Union Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Nartey and the 1st Trustee of the union, Mr. Lawrence Tetteh took participants through the corporation’s code of conduct, the new pension scheme, and the benefit of the Corporation’s Provident Fund. The Regional Director of GBC URA Radio, Mr. Abubakar Alhassan commended the team for their exemplary leadership in their effort to helping address issues affecting workers of GBC. Mr. Alhassan charged workers to show true commitment and dedication towards work by eschewing lateness, laziness, backbiting and other negative attitudes for the development of the corporation. Participants including the local union members expressed grave concern about the problems affecting staff, manning the three regional GBC stations of the north. Issues raised, bordered on inadequate staffing, the payment system, and lack of skill training for staffs, among others. They therefore appealed to the union and management of GBC to show much concern about the plight of workers in the three northern regions since they work under strict and harsh conditions.
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