ATL staff stage sit-down strike over unpaid salaries, alleged neglect

Akosombo Textile Limited (ATL) employees have initiated a sit-down strike in protest against unpaid salaries and allowances that have reportedly accumulated since 2021.

The workers have expressed frustration with the current situation, alleging that the government presents a facade of stability for ATL while neglecting the company’s actual condition.

According to some workers, the company’s machinery has been dismantled and sold as scraps, painting a dire picture of its operational status.

Additionally, grievances have been raised about inadequate compensation, with claims that some employees receive salaries below GHC500.00.

The sit-down strike underscores the deep-seated concerns among ATL workers regarding their financial well-being and the sustainability of the company’s operations.

The government has been urged to address these issues promptly to alleviate the plight of the affected workers and ensure the viability of ATL.

Akosombo Textiles Limited was established in 1967 by Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, to produce real wax and fancy African prints.