A recent social media post has brought attention to the labor conditions at a China mall in Tamale, where workers are reportedly being paid only Ghc 400 monthly after deductions, despite working grueling 14-hour days.
According to the post, workers at the China Mall in Tamale are receiving a monthly salary of Ghc 700. However, Ghc 200 is deducted for Social Security, and an additional Ghc 100 is taken for uniforms provided to the workers. This leaves them with only Ghc 400 as their take-home pay.
See post and reactions:
“China mall in Tamale are paying their workers 700 Ghc monthly. 200 from this goes to Social Security and they’re deducting 100 for uniforms they gave to their workers. So in the end their take home is 400ghc meanwhile they’re working for 14hours per day. It’s crazy Chale”
Onops – Well, truth is cost of living is high on the country. If Transport Fares and Foodstuffs drop it’ll be helpful. Also let’s note the the Social Security is their future money and the Uniform is One off so no issues there.
AreuGod – They’re never going to pay that social security. They pay them through table top to avoid being taxed. I’ve worked with Chinese before
Akosua Yeboaa – Ah they pay for uniform every month??
Rm – The issue is not china mall or Chinese. It’s a black man somewhere telling the Chinese to them that amount. It’s always a black. It has always been
Kkissi – Are they paid overtime beyond the 8 hours per day? We need to prevent exploitation of our workforce
Nana Kwame – You’ll delve into this issue and find out that it’s a Ghanaian who’s serving as a middle man between the employer and employees then proposes that amount. He will then negotiate with the Chinese and pocket the rest.
Nii Ayertey – Going into the next election, these are some the dire issues politicians should be addressing. If they fail to talk about it, those who have the microphone should question them about it.
Nii – 200 for SSNIT? Really that’s a lot. They are not doing the calculation right
Embak – 200 for ssnit is too much besides the law says 13.5% of your basic
RayonlyRay- This is unacceptable! Workers deserve fair pay and human working conditions. 14-hour shifts for 400 GHS take-home pay is exploitation, plain and simple
Dom – This is what Labour Commission is supposed to be taken keen interest in and not sending striking teachers and others to court.
Sight media – Some company I know even pay 350 and 300. Sometimes I want to understand why some employers are soo wicked to the core
hardy – Herh Ghana. Is there no regulations or government institution that is suppose to check these private organizations and how much they pay their employees? Lots of these companies are taking advantage of people and no one seems to
savetheplanet – No leader in Ghana ooo. Fair wages and bla bla bla
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