Staff of the Electoral Commission (EC) have resolved to call a nationwide strike on February 22, 2016 to protest poor service conditions.
Joy News has intercepted a copy of a strongly worded resolution passed by the EC Senior Staff Association on behalf of the entire staff detailing a series of actions designed to cripple activities of the Commission.
They are hopeful the strike will put pressure on authorities to address their grievances.
They say "all salary negotiations undertaken with the relevant institutions and authorities since 2012 have yielded no resolution."
Below is the full letter addressed to EC Chair, Charlotte Osei.
RESOLUTION OF THE DIVISIONAL UNION AND THE SENIOR STAFF ASSOCIATION OF ELECTORAL COMMISSION AT A JOINT EMERGENCY MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 19THJANUARY, 2016 AT THE HEAD OFFICE, ACCRA
We the undersigned and leaders of the Union and the Senior Staff Association, on behalf of the entire staff,
Having met on Tuesday, 19thJanuary, 2016, at the Head office and dispassionately and thoughtfully considered and dilated our conditions of service in general, but with special emphasis on the low salary levels,
Noting that, all avenues for resolution have been exhausted,
Realizing that all salary negotiations undertaken with the relevant institutions and authorities since 2012 have yielded no resolution,
Realizing that the payments of allowances after every salary negotiation are but only window dressing of the real problem,
Mindful of our economic and social security as employees after retirement,
Determined to build for ourselves and our families through all legal and legitimate means a happy, comfortable and restful future and not depending on families and relations,
Believing that our humble and meek posture in all negotiations have been taken to be a weakness and thus not taken serious,
Pledging to conduct our affairs within the constitutional prescription, and
In the exercise of our constitutional right as employees;
Do hereby resolve and be unequivocally be resolved that;
a) On 8thof February, 2016, the entire staff of the Electoral Commission will raise red flags in all Commission's establishments and vehicles as a sign of our dissatisfaction and aversion of the state of affairs
b) On 15thFebruary, 2016, the entire staff will embark on a sit-down strike, and
c) On 22" February, 2016, a full blown strike will be embarked upon by the entire staff.
We write this to bring to your notice and attention this roadmap of our intended actions.
Thank you.
cc: Deputy Chairman, Operations
Deputy Chairperson, Finance & Administration
All Commission Members
Head Quarters Directors
Regional Directors
Regional Representatives
Latest Stories
-
Paris 2024: Opening ceremony showcases grandiose celebration of French culture and diversity
2 hours -
How decline of Indian vultures led to 500,000 human deaths
3 hours -
Paris 2024: Ghana rocks ‘fabulous fugu’ at olympics opening ceremony
3 hours -
Trust Hospital faces financial strain with rising debt levels – Auditor-General’s report
4 hours -
Electrochem lease: Allocate portions of land to Songor people – Resident demand
4 hours -
82 widows receive financial aid from Chayil Foundation
4 hours -
The silent struggles: Female journalists grapple with Ghana’s high cost of living
4 hours -
BoG yet to make any payment to Service Ghana Auto Group
4 hours -
‘Crushed Young’: The Multimedia Group, JL Properties surprise accident victim’s family with fully-furnished apartment
5 hours -
Asante Kotoko needs structure that would outlive any administration – Opoku Nti
5 hours -
JoyNews exposé on Customs officials demanding bribes airs on July 29
6 hours -
JoyNews Impact Maker Awardee ships first consignment of honey from Kwahu Afram Plains
7 hours -
Joint committee under fire over report on salt mining lease granted Electrochem
7 hours -
Life Lounge with Edem Knight-Tay: Don’t be beaten the third time
7 hours -
Pro-NPP group launched to help ‘Break the 8’
8 hours