The Management of Zoomlion Ghana Limited has in a statement, clarified concerns raised by some operatives under the Sanitation Module of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) about the payment of allowances to operatives.
In the statement, issued by the Communications Directorate of Zoomlion Ghana Limited, the indigenous Ghanaian company states that the “Waste and Sanitation Module,” is implemented in partnership with the Government of Ghana through the YEA and “as per the contract agreement, Zoomlion is responsible for managing the operatives and providing the necessary logistics they require for their work, including uniforms, brooms, and other working tools.”
The Zoomlion statement further noted that, first, “Payment of Allowances: The payment of YEA operatives’ allowances is solely determined by the Government/YEA. It is then released to Zoomlion for onward payment to the beneficiaries as Zoomlion manages their day-to-day activities but does not control or determine the amount or timing of payments to operatives.
Second, “Working Hours: YEA operatives work for four (4) hours per day and do not work on Sundays. In addition to their regular duties, whenever operatives are required to work outside their contracted hours, Zoomlion ensures they are compensated with an allowance, and in some cases, provided with lunch.
Third, “Support for Workers: While it is not mandated by the contract for Zoomlion to offer compensation in cases of death or injury, the company has, on humanitarian grounds, extended support in such instances, including financial assistance for medical treatment. Additionally, operatives are appreciated at the end of each year with gifts of rice and oil, courtesy of Zoomlion.
Fourth, “18 Years of Unwavering Commitment to YEA Workers: For nearly two decades, Zoomlion has maintained a steadfast partnership with the YEA, consistently demonstrating our commitment to the well-being of YEA workers. Notably, Zoomlion has established an unblemished record of timely salary payments to YEA workers over the past 18 years, ensuring their financial stability and security.
Fifth, “Annual Global Exposure: Zoomlion’s yearly commitment to global exposure and motivation was evident in June, when YEA operatives were sponsored to visit Belarus and Russia, expanding their waste management knowledge and expertise.
“We wish to assure all YEA operatives and the public that Zoomlion remains committed to supporting the operatives within the agreed framework and will continue to work closely with the government to ensure timely payments when funds are made available.
“We firmly believe that it is in the best interest of and fairness to all parties involved to engage in open and constructive dialogue rather than resorting to actions and pronouncements that may tarnish the image of the company.
“The Management of Zoomlion Ghana Limited wishes to reassure its stakeholders and the general public that it had done no wrong and calls on the media to be decorous in their reportage of such national reports against the company which has been at the forefront of driving sustainable waste management in Ghana and beyond,” the Zoomlion statement concluded.
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