The Ghana Mine Workers\u2019 Union (GMWU) has given the strongest indication yet not to tolerate what it describes as undue delays in salary negotiations for its members from next year.<\/p>\n
[contextly_sidebar id=”C2iJ9BrE5oNkQOtTPFXDeSQHksn5jOeD”]The mine workers argue that the increasing number of protracted negotiations is likely to ruin the sector\u2019s output if workers are continuously marginalized.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe remain committed to the course of our members and will always ensure they benefit equitably in the outcomes of our collective efforts and therefore any company or group of companies who are committed to needlessly drag this year\u2019s negotiations into 2017 must revise their notes immediately,\u201d General Secretary of the Ghana Mine Workers\u2019 Union, Prince William Ankrah stated.<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cLet me state emphatically that we do not have the appetite and the patience, and therefore shall not countenance any such attempt(s).\u201d<\/p>\n
The mine workers have also blamed large scale multinational businesses for defaulting in the provision of better conditions of service.<\/p>\n
Prince William Ankrah further cautioned of huge protests if the issues remain unresolved.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndeed, they have consistently proven that their focus is only on profits, shareholder dividend, and speedy procurement of mining fleet and nothing else. It is therefore not surprising that we are still sitting with a paltry 5 percent year-to-date success rate on salary negotiations.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr. Ankrah who was speaking at the opening session of the Union\u2019s National Executive Council meeting in Accra on Wednesday, further highlighted some major developments in the mining sector for 2015.<\/p>\n
Key among the issues included the plea for government to revamp the Obuasi mine.<\/p>\n
The union contends that the lackluster attitude towards the revamping of the Obuasi mine has culminated in most businesses redirecting their investments and businesses to more favourable and profitable destinations.<\/p>\n
In addition, the union is unhappy that the major mining company operating in the area, AngloGold Ashanti, has been subjected to the intrusion by informal miners\u2019 or \u2018galamsey\u2019 activities.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile the Mine workers union has lauded the Minerals\u2019 Commission for the establishment of the Minerals Revenue Development Fund (MDF).<\/p>\n
The fund will among others provide financial resources for the direct benefit of mining communities, holders of interest in land as well as traditional and local government authorities within mining areas.<\/p>\n
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By: Pius Amihere Eduku\/citibusinessnews.com\/Ghana<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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