We lack logistics to function effectively, beyond the 12 months of unpaid salaries – Railway Workers
By Rashid Obodai
Copyright rainbowradioonline
The Railway Workers Union of Ghana (RWU) has announced that their challenges extend beyond the 12-month salary arrears owed to them by the Ghana Railway Company Limited.
The union has issued a strike and picketing notice for September 30, 2025, if the company fails to settle the outstanding salaries, which date back to October 2024.
Franklin Kwabena, a National Executive Member of the union, expressed concern that the lack of pay has created significant hardship for workers, particularly those with families to support. He noted that many feel powerless, describing their situation as being like “children” due to their inability to provide for their families.
Kwabena highlighted the severe consequences of the non-payment, including financial hardship, family breakdowns, and health issues such as strokes. He also mentioned that children’s education has been disrupted.
In addition to the salary issues, Kwabena stated that the union has not been provided with the necessary resources and logistics to operate effectively. He cited a history of inadequate investment in the railway sector. He recalled that a train purchased during the first term of former President John Dramani Mahama was later abandoned due to a lack of fuel.
Similarly, he noted that a train imported during the first term of the current President was also abandoned after the administration left office because there was no fuel to operate it. Kwabena emphasized that while workers are ready to work, authorities have failed to invest in the railway sector.
Kwabena revealed that a train purchased under former President Akufo-Addo has been repaired and another one has been added. Despite this, he stressed that the workers are still owed money and lack the resources needed to perform their jobs.
“If authorities believe we are no longer valuable, then they should compensate us; we are prepared to cease working. We can no longer continue working under these poor conditions,” Kwabena stated.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
