Tag: PUWU
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PUWU urges Gov’t to support women affected by COVID-19 pandemic
The Public Utility Workers Union (PUWU), has called on government to offer specific support particularly to women whose jobs and livelihoods were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Union, majority of women in Ghana work in the informal sector, a situation that exposed them more to COVID-19 infections, as some women in the…
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PUWU livid over sideline in negotiations on ECG
The Public Utility Workers’ Union (PUWU) has expressed disappointment at government for failing to discuss with them details concerning the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MMC) Power Compact II before taking a final decision. According to PUWU, consultations would have clarified issues and updated concerned workers. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, the General Secretary…
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Analysts intensify resistance to ECG concession
At a time government is considering plans to cede part of management of the Electricity Company of Ghana, some players in the industry have renewed appeals against the move. They argue that the plan if approved will have minimal impact in turning around ECG’s inefficiencies. About 350 million dollars out of the total 500 million…
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Sacking ‘inefficient’ ECG staff is ‘wrong’ – PUWU to ACEP
The Public Utility Workers Union (PUWU), has dismissed suggestions by the African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) for some workers to be laid off as government seeks a private partner to manage ECG. According to PUWU, this assertion is wrong and must not be considered by government and stakeholders. “I don’t know how ACEP takes…