The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) workers in Ashanti Region have suspended an industrial action they embarked upon last week, in protest against the demolition of bungalows belonging to the company.
The suspension of the strike follows an appeal by the Directors of the Company and some major stakeholders and in solidarity with the general public, who have had to bear the brunt of their actions.
Last week the staff of GWL in Ashanti embarked on an industrial action following a demolition of a senior staff bungalow at Denyame, a suburb of Kumasi. The development rankled the workers who subsequently embarked on industrial action.
Addressing a news conference in Kumasi recently, Mr. Emmanuel Okpoti Kodua, Vice Chairman, Senior Staff Union, noted that his organisation was aware of the challenges their action has had on the masses.
“The Union acknowledges the significant challenges faced by our valued customers during the three-day shutdown of operations and recognises the importance of resuming water supply to prevent further inconvenience and hardship.
The Senior Staff Union of Ashanti GWL stated that the GWL -Ashanti had been assured by the authorities that issues concerning their bungalow, which had become a bone of contention was being addressed.
“We have received assurances from the Dirctors of their commitment to addressing the unlawful demolition of the residence of the Chief Managers in the Ashanti Region and the increasing threat to our properties.
“The Directors have pledged to take swift and decisive steps to secure the properties under attack and ensure justice is served,” he said.
He, however, warned that though they have agreed to back down, if their grievances are not addressed, the industrial action, which resulted in scarcity of water in Ashanti region would be resurrected.
“While we temporarily suspend the industrial action, we wish to emphasise that the Union shall closely monitor the progress of the promises made and will not hesitate to resume industrial action, should the need arise”, he said.
