[ 2021-03-16 ]

Pursue demands through negotiation, arbitration – Telcos told
The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has said
although the Telecom and IT Professionals Union
have a right to strike, they should rather pursue
their demands through negotiation and
arbitration.

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The Telecom and IT Professionals Union started the
strike today Monday March 15 over what they
describe as poor conditions of service.



A statement released by the Chamber on Monday
March 15 said “The Ghana Chamber of
Telecommunications (GTC) has noted with grave
concern the announcement of a planned industrial
action by the Telecoms and IT Professionals Union
(TIP) which commenced today.

“The body is made up of Engineers and
Technicians contracted by Huawei Technologies
Limited (a Telecommunications vendor), to manage
and maintain the technical operations of MTN,
AirtelTigo and Vodafone.

“While the Chamber acknowledges and respects the
right of TIP to negotiate for favourable
conditions of services, the body is appealing to
the Union to continue to pursue their demands
through negotiation and arbitration.”

It added “The industry is equally working with
all partners to ensure a speedy resolution of the
challenge to minimize any disruptions in telecom
services as this is important for the industry.

Source - 3 News

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