Business News of Sunday, 6 December 2020Source: www.ghanaweb.comGRIDCo staff temporarily suspend planned strike to assist with elections-related emergenciesGRIDCo staff have softened their stance on the strike action due to the Dec 7 pollsStriking staff of the Ghana Grid Company Ltd (GRIDCo) have rescinded a decision on December 4 to withdraw emergency services and standby duties. In a press release dated December 5, the striking workers of the power transmitter said they will avail themselves to all emergencies that may occur before, during, and after the December 7 elections. According to the workers’ union of GRIDCo, management and the board have failed to provide information on the 2020 wage opener negotiations. They hoisted red banners at their various substation installations as a way to express their displeasure and forewarn management of the impending strike. Some of the aggrieved workers also contend that a new Director of Finance upon assumption of office has cancelled some allowances they were enjoying and slashed others over financial difficulties.

Source: GhanaWeb December 06, 2020 08:58 UTC