Organised Labour has issued a stern warning of a looming strike on May 2, 2024, should the government continue to neglect its responsibility to pay the tier-2 pensions owed to its members.
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) and its affiliated unions have repeatedly urged the government to address their concerns, but their appeals have fallen on deaf ears.
Dr. Anthony Yaw Baah, Secretary-General of the TUC, underscored that in light of the government’s ongoing inaction, organised labour has been left with no choice but to consider resorting to strike action.
“You may know that the public sector unions under the forum have already given notice that on the 2nd of May, if they don’t hear anything about the payment of this second tier on the 30th of April, they will strike.
“We will want to send this notice to the government that if by the 30th of April they don’t do anything about this, our second tier, on the 2nd of May we will all join the forum. I can imagine what will happen in this country if they allow this thing to happen.”
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has voiced serious concerns over the government’s alleged failure to fulfil its obligations towards over 700,000 Ghanaian workers.
During a press conference held on Thursday, April 18, NAGRAT President Angel Carbonu accused the government of financial misconduct, specifically citing the non-payment of Tier 2 pension scheme contributions and other third-party deductions since July 2023.
Mr. Carbonu emphasised that, despite these contributions being deducted from workers’ salaries, they are not reaching the intended institutions. This situation has raised significant doubts about the future financial security of these workers, particularly in their retirement years.
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