Some dismissed workers of Metalex Ghana Limited have accused
management of the local firm for unfair treatment in the handling of the
termination of their appointments believing they have been screwed.
They
are therefore appealing to the National Labour Commission (NLC) to look
into the circumstances that has led to their dismissal and for the
right compensation to be paid them.
According to some of the
dismissed workers this reporter spoke to, they have been laid off
without the payment of any compensation, adding that this is a normal
practice undertaken by the management of the firm.
“From time to
time, workers are laid off indiscriminately for no just reason despite
the fact that we take great risks in the work we do”, said one who wants
to remain anonymous.
He added: “Some of us have worked for up to
nine years and to tell us that our services are no longer needed without
any justifiable reason, is not fair and we want something done about
that”.
Asked to give reason as to why he thinks they have been
laid off, he said they were at work back in November last year when a
new General Manager (Isaac Dompra) was appointed who told them in a
circular that they (management)was about to carry out reforms going into
the new year.
This according to him was also confirmed by the
Managing Director (K. Adjare Danquah) who said that by January this
year, a list would come out detailing those whose services would be
needed for the future growth of the company.
That list was issued
on February 4, 2013, without the names of those agitating and they
believe they have not been treated fairly as some have worked for three,
four, five and up to nine years.
According to the spokesperson
for the dismissed workers, Mr. Adjare Danquah said those dismissed would
only be paid a months salary for their troubles with no other benefits
been paid them.
They (dismissed workers) numbering 24 said they
are demanding to be paid fully for the years of dedicated service they
have rendered to the company and have asked the NLC look into the matter
as this is clearly an infringement on their labour rights.
Via George Osei
email: okotosports@yahoo.com
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