The Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries Limited, Maxwell Kofi Jumah, has issued a stern warning to his employees, cautioning them against participating in the upcoming nationwide strike planned by Organised Labour.
Speaking on a Kumasi-based radio station on Tuesday, Mr. Jumah warned that any worker from his company who joins the industrial action will face immediate dismissal.
Mr. Jumah argued that the reasons behind the strike, which is scheduled for October 10, have no direct connection to GIHOC Distilleries, and as such, he expects his employees to continue working.
He made it clear that any worker who defies this directive will face consequences.
“I hope GIHOC workers are listening. If you choose not to come to work and join the strike, I will sack you. Go and take your salary from Organised Labour if you decide to follow them. Don’t we have labour laws in this country?” Mr. Jumah stated.
He emphasized that the grievances leading to the strike are national in scope and not specific to GIHOC, urging his staff to stay out of it.
“Let it be a national concern, not a GIHOC concern. There are rules in this country. If someone wakes up and makes a decision, you don't have to blindly follow. So, if you like, join them and see what happens,” he added.
Meanwhile, Organised Labour remains resolute in its decision to proceed with the nationwide strike on October 10.
Despite a meeting with President Akufo-Addo on October 4, where the President urged for more time to address their concerns, the leadership of the group has insisted on going ahead with their action.
Joshua Ansah, spokesperson for Organised Labour, reiterated in Accra on October 7 that the strike will proceed unless the government takes decisive action to address their primary concern – the fight against illegal mining.
“We had a discussion and made it clear that by the 10th of October, if no action is taken, there will be a nationwide strike. Our position remains unchanged. What the government has proposed so far does not sufficiently meet our demands,” Ansah explained.
The strike, if it goes ahead, is expected to disrupt several sectors across the country.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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