Railway workers on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, laid down their tools in protest against the government's failure to pay their salaries since October 2024.

According to the Railway Workers Union Chairman, Acheampong Justice, members are financially constrained due to their hard-earned money being withheld.

He further stated that the non-payment of salaries has led to marriage breakdowns and financial difficulties for many workers.

Justice urged the Ghana Railway Company and the Ministry of Transport to urgently address the workers’ grievances so they can breathe a sigh of relief.

In an interview with TV3, the chairman of the union stated; “We haven’t been paid for the past seven months and haven’t received any updates. As a result, we’ll stop working and make our concerns known to management.”

One of the interviewees also lamented the meager salaries received by railway workers.

The branch chairman of the union disclosed that his take-home salary was less than GH¢1,500, a situation that affects the amount workers receive as retirement benefits.

“After 35 years, my pay is under GH¢1,500. Despite being 960 employees, we haven’t been paid, making retirement here disappointing,” the branch chairman said.

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