Ghanaian Times staff demonstrate against MD Carol Annang

Staff of the New Times Corporation on Monday morning embarked on a demonstration to demand better conditions of service.

They accused the Managing Director (MD), Carol Annang of sidelining procurement processes of the corporation in the purchase of a Honda Pilot SUV for herself at a time, the company was said not to be doing well.

According to the demonstrators, the last time they had a salary increase was seven years ago.

They accused the Managing Director, Carol Annang, of doing "little" to help turn the fortunes of the company around.

Board of Directors responds

In a press statement after an emergency Board meeting on Monday, the Board of New Times Corporation said the action of the workers was unfortunate and unwarranted, as neither the Board nor the Management has failed or refused to engage with the workers through the Union representatives to find solutions to the issues or concerns being raised.

Read the full statement below

The Attention of the Board of Directors of New Times Corporation has been drawn to an Industrial action by workers of New Times Corporation

At an emergency Board meeting, the Board resolved as follows:

The at the action of the workers is unfortunate and unwarranted, as neither the Board nor the Management has failed or refused to engage with the workers through the Union representatives to find solutions to the issues or concerns being raised.

As a matter of fact, the negotiations are ongoing between Management and leaders of the Union.

It is therefore unfortunate that whilst negotiations are on-going, the workers are resorting to a strike action without any notice to Management as required by the Labour Act.

The Board of Directors wish to reiterate its commitment to ensuring a cordial working environment.

The Board further wish to state that it has full confidence in the Management of New Times Corporation in resolving the matter.

We therefore call on the leaders of the Union to use the required processes to resolve the issues raised instead of resorting to industrial action.