The Future of Workers’ Pensions at Stake: Organised Labour Calls for Strike Action

Organised Labour Sounds Alarm on SSNIT’s Hotel Shares Sale: A Threat to Workers’ Interests

In a move that has left many questioning the priorities of the government, the proposed sale of 60% of SSNIT’s shares in four hotels has sparked outrage among Organised Labour. The group has been vocal in its opposition to the sale, citing it as a betrayal of the trust placed in SSNIT to manage workers’ pensions. Despite a previous directive from the NPRA to suspend negotiations, the Honourable Minister for Employment and Labour Relations announced in Parliament that the sale had been approved.

Organised Labour is appalled by this sudden turnaround and demands that SSNIT terminate the process immediately. The group views this sale as a flawed deal that does not serve the best interests of Ghanaian workers. With the fate of workers’ pensions hanging in the balance, Organised Labour has called for a nationwide strike beginning Monday, July 15, until SSNIT publicly announces the termination of the sale process.

This move by the government and SSNIT has raised questions about accountability and transparency. Workers are demanding answers and will not stand idly by as their hard-earned pensions are put at risk. The strike is a last resort, but Organised Labour is determined to protect the rights of workers.

The sale of SSNIT’s shares in the four hotels is not just a business transaction; it has far-reaching implications for the livelihoods of Ghanaian workers. Organised Labour will continue to fight for the rights of workers and ensure that their interests are protected. The government and SSNIT must prioritize the welfare of workers and reconsider this ill-advised decision.

The clock is ticking, and the fate of workers’ pensions hangs in the balance. Will the government and SSNIT listen to the voices of workers, or will they proceed with a sale that benefits a select few at the expense of many? Only time will tell.