'We work 12 hours daily for GH¢500' – Private security guards lament

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Nana TRUMU TRUMU Addo 2 months ago

SO WHY NOW?. WAS EVERYBODY AFRAID TO TALK DURING NPP 8 YEARS RULE?. WHY IS EVERYONE COMING OUT WITH THEIR PROBLEMS NOW?

SO WHY NOW?. WAS EVERYBODY AFRAID TO TALK DURING NPP 8 YEARS RULE?. WHY IS EVERYONE COMING OUT WITH THEIR PROBLEMS NOW?
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TAKE OR PAY DEMON 2 months ago

This is what brings about pilfering at the work place. Transportation in Accra alone will swallow all the salary. The private sector is really killing Ghanaian workers and Zoomlion is the number one culprit.

This is what brings about pilfering at the work place. Transportation in Accra alone will swallow all the salary. The private sector is really killing Ghanaian workers and Zoomlion is the number one culprit.
SAEED OSMAN 2 months ago

Yes, Nana Addo created a fearful atmosphere during his misrule so much so that people could not voice out their legitimate problems.

Yes, Nana Addo created a fearful atmosphere during his misrule so much so that people could not voice out their legitimate problems.
Johnny 2 months ago

We've had Labour Ministers including loud mouth Austin Gamey since 1992, I'm yet to see one significant change they've done to our labour. The entire employment system in Ghana has been exploitative.

We've had Labour Ministers including loud mouth Austin Gamey since 1992, I'm yet to see one significant change they've done to our labour. The entire employment system in Ghana has been exploitative.
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Reason 2 months ago

Perhaps people feel the government is actually listening and cares.

Perhaps people feel the government is actually listening and cares.
TRUTH 2 months ago

SALARIES AND WAGES
IS NOT ABOUT BEING AFRAID TO TALK ABOUT THE LOW WAGES OR SALARIES NOW. ITS NEVER TOO LATE THAN NONE. ALL THE PAST AND CURRENTLY GOVERNMENT HAVE FAILED WORKERS. I’M EVEN SORRY TO SAY THAT MAHAMA’S 24 H ...
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SALARIES AND WAGES
IS NOT ABOUT BEING AFRAID TO TALK ABOUT THE LOW WAGES OR SALARIES NOW. ITS NEVER TOO LATE THAN NONE. ALL THE PAST AND CURRENTLY GOVERNMENT HAVE FAILED WORKERS. I’M EVEN SORRY TO SAY THAT MAHAMA’S 24 HOUR ECONOMY HAS FAILED EVEN FROM THE WORD GO BECAUSE IF EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENT 24 hour economy SUCCESSFULLY OUR SALARY STRUCTURE MUST BE LOOKED AT. IN THE EUROPEAN AND WESTERN COUNTRIES LIKE AMERICA WORKERS WAGES ARE PAID HOURLY SO 24 HOUR WORKS. CURRENTLY OUR DAILY WAGE IS NOT EVEN UP TO $3 DOLLARS A DAY AND YOU EXPECT PEOPLE TO WORK. SO MAHAMA CAN NOT SWEET TALK GHANAIANS INTO SUPPORTING HIS 24 HOUR AGENDA WHEN CURRENT WORKERS DAILY SALARY CANNOT EVEN BUY BREAD.
Lampedusa stowaway 2 months ago

Pass through the desert to Libya for greener pastures.

Pass through the desert to Libya for greener pastures.
Spirit 2 months ago

It's just like working for the Chinese in Ghana. No respect for the Ghanians..All Chinese companies in the western region are paying same after 12 working hours inthe hot till making chambers. Who do we blame, after all the l ...
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It's just like working for the Chinese in Ghana. No respect for the Ghanians..All Chinese companies in the western region are paying same after 12 working hours inthe hot till making chambers. Who do we blame, after all the labour commission doesn't think about the hungry youth. They pick their packages on every visit.
Kwaku 2 months ago

The government and Labour commission should take this serious and act. How can a person earn 500ghc a month. Are they training them to become criminals in the future?

The government and Labour commission should take this serious and act. How can a person earn 500ghc a month. Are they training them to become criminals in the future?
Kwesi 2 months ago

This is what happens when you have a weak Government with very little oversight. Also why can't they build a union to pressure their employer? In Ghana salary levels are not determined based on the level of inflation and the ...
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This is what happens when you have a weak Government with very little oversight. Also why can't they build a union to pressure their employer? In Ghana salary levels are not determined based on the level of inflation and the consumer price index which is sad.
Peter 2 months ago

What do they expect them to do with that amount of money?Wicked indeed

What do they expect them to do with that amount of money?Wicked indeed
Nnamdi 2 months ago

Why not stop the job then? This one too has an association and a chairman

Why not stop the job then? This one too has an association and a chairman
SAEED OSMAN 2 months ago

Nmadi the illiterate. Can you hide it a bit. Too illiterate.

Nmadi the illiterate. Can you hide it a bit. Too illiterate.
Cat 2 months ago

This is a private company if u think they are not paying well resign and look for another work for higher pay

This is a private company if u think they are not paying well resign and look for another work for higher pay
Streatham 2 months ago

Leave your job and go where? With unemployment at this rate these companies feel they can treat you how ever they want, there's lots of people to choose from. The government needs to set a minimum wage so that can be used as ...
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Leave your job and go where? With unemployment at this rate these companies feel they can treat you how ever they want, there's lots of people to choose from. The government needs to set a minimum wage so that can be used as a benchmark as to how much people are paid. This is the best way to gage low paying jobs.
Ozymandias 2 months ago

Upgrade your skills to enable you to access better paying jobs. SHS failures and dropouts will certainly be taken advantage of by unscrupulous employers.

Upgrade your skills to enable you to access better paying jobs. SHS failures and dropouts will certainly be taken advantage of by unscrupulous employers.
Just quit and find something better to do 2 months ago

Why collect that paltry salary when you could engage in some trade

Why collect that paltry salary when you could engage in some trade
GOV 1 2 months ago

i don't even understand. How much does the mason boy takes for a day? over GH 100 SO why waste your time .

i don't even understand. How much does the mason boy takes for a day? over GH 100 SO why waste your time .
Evans 2 months ago

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Farming pays either crops or animals 2 months ago

Why waste 12 hours.. If it doesn't make sense for you no need telli g the public... It's a private company..just leave and work your own work

Why waste 12 hours.. If it doesn't make sense for you no need telli g the public... It's a private company..just leave and work your own work
Yaw 2 months ago

What is the legal minimum wage in the country

What is the legal minimum wage in the country
MORE THAN SLAVES.... Kwabs,london 2 months ago

This is pure slavery. You work 12 hours a day for six days in a week and at the end of the month you will be lucky to be paid 800 cedis. What is 800 cedis ? No wonder Security Guards in Ghana look pathetic - emaciated and po ...
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This is pure slavery. You work 12 hours a day for six days in a week and at the end of the month you will be lucky to be paid 800 cedis. What is 800 cedis ? No wonder Security Guards in Ghana look pathetic - emaciated and poorly dressed. Sad that Ghanauan workers are more thsn slaves in their own country. Why will ghanaians not use any corrupt means to ensure that they live as human beings?
Kwaku 2 months ago

They need double salaries.

They need double salaries.
Truth 2 months ago

Is true o
..hmmm

Is true o
..hmmm
GHANA IS A SLAVE LABOUR CAMP- Ghanani 2 months ago

In your own country you are over-exploited and treated as a slave,The whole of Ghana is a slave labour camp where employers have the free rein to severely underpay their workers. Any society in which workers are.treated as s ...
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In your own country you are over-exploited and treated as a slave,The whole of Ghana is a slave labour camp where employers have the free rein to severely underpay their workers. Any society in which workers are.treated as slaves is an accursed society. The Bible says 'the labourer is worthy of his hire'. In Ghana it is rather the opposite. A Securiy Guard's highest sslary in Ghana is 800 cedis a month.This is outrageous and insulting. Africans are not slaves in foreign countries anymore.They are slaves in their own countries.
Hmmmm 2 months ago

All the monies goes to their bosses who are sleeping and snoring...

All the monies goes to their bosses who are sleeping and snoring...
Iroko 2 months ago

The Minister is not your employer.
Private security guards have an Association and Private security Companies also have an Asdociation.
It is better for you to link up with the Association of Private Security Organisations ...
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The Minister is not your employer.
Private security guards have an Association and Private security Companies also have an Asdociation.
It is better for you to link up with the Association of Private Security Organisations of Ghana (APSOG) and channel your grievances with their executives.
Meanwhile the Private security copanies may also have their grievances with the attitude of their workers which your Association may also be of help.
Aconitase 2 months ago

Why are Ghanaian employers so wicked. How can 500 cedis sustain a person in these days of economic hardship? I blame our selfish, incompetent and insensitive governments, both past and present. It's their responsibility to en ...
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Why are Ghanaian employers so wicked. How can 500 cedis sustain a person in these days of economic hardship? I blame our selfish, incompetent and insensitive governments, both past and present. It's their responsibility to ensure that the Ghanaian worker is paid a decent salar
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Agbelimor Paris 2 months ago

Those days in Accra,Intercon security company and Westec security company were the champions,hahaha.Their pay were good and everyone felt proud working for them.Mr.Sarpong the big man at the Westec security company was a good ...
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Those days in Accra,Intercon security company and Westec security company were the champions,hahaha.Their pay were good and everyone felt proud working for them.Mr.Sarpong the big man at the Westec security company was a good man and always wanted the best for his guards and his company.Not long ago,Safetec security also came in trying to do more than what Intercon and Westec were doing.My brother please be there and I believe a great genuinen opportunity will come for you without you expecting it.After all it is better than sitting idle in the house.
DAWUDA ADAMS JAWARA 2 months ago

The salary of private security guards in Saudi Arabia varies based on experience and other factors. Here are some key points:
The average gross salary is approximately 69,553 ر.س. per month.
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Entry-level positions (1-3 ...
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The salary of private security guards in Saudi Arabia varies based on experience and other factors. Here are some key points:
The average gross salary is approximately 69,553 ر.س. per month.
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Entry-level positions (1-3 years of experience) earn around 53,900 ر.س. per month, while senior-level positions (8+ years of experience) can earn up to 82,912 ر.س. per month.
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Another source indicates an average salary of 77,199 ر.س. per month, with entry-level salaries starting at 58,800 ر.س. and senior-level salaries reaching 93,053 ر.س..
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Salaries can range from 1,851 ر.س. to 5,000 ر.س. per month, depending on experience and specific job roles.
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These figures provide a general overview of the salary landscape for private security guards in Saudi Arabia.
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Antiba 2 months ago

It is very dehumanizing to work 12 hours and be paid 1000 cedis. Something must be done about this. The fact that people needs jobs does mean they should be treated in this manner.

It is very dehumanizing to work 12 hours and be paid 1000 cedis. Something must be done about this. The fact that people needs jobs does mean they should be treated in this manner.
DAWUDA ADAMS JAWARA 2 months ago

The salary of private security guards in Saudi Arabia varies based on experience and other factors. Here are some key points:
The average gross salary is approximately 69,553 ر.س. per month.
1
Entry-level positions (1-3 ...
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The salary of private security guards in Saudi Arabia varies based on experience and other factors. Here are some key points:
The average gross salary is approximately 69,553 ر.س. per month.
1
Entry-level positions (1-3 years of experience) earn around 53,900 ر.س. per month, while senior-level positions (8+ years of experience) can earn up to 82,912 ر.س. per month.
1
Another source indicates an average salary of 77,199 ر.س. per month, with entry-level salaries starting at 58,800 ر.س. and senior-level salaries reaching 93,053 ر.س..
1
Salaries can range from 1,851 ر.س. to 5,000 ر.س. per month, depending on experience and specific job roles.
1

These figures provide a general overview of the salary landscape for private security guards in Saudi Arabia.
69553 X 3 CEDIS =205,569 GHANA CEDIS PER MONTH IN SAUDI , SO IF UR GHANA SECUTRITY UR SALARY IS 170 RIYAL CAN YOU IMAGINE
Chris 2 months ago

Go and mix concrete or mortar, you would see the difference.

Go and mix concrete or mortar, you would see the difference.
kulbogo 2 months ago

What a fucken nation called ghana, how can a private security guid be paid a mere 500gh cedis, i live in south africa n i can tell you that private security personel recieved almost 6000gh cedis a month, some of the company ...
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What a fucken nation called ghana, how can a private security guid be paid a mere 500gh cedis, i live in south africa n i can tell you that private security personel recieved almost 6000gh cedis a month, some of the company paid more than 7000gh cedis, Ghana is a pathetic nation n no right thinking person must die for that useless country with the most useless n stupid politicians,
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Hello 2 months ago

Just resign and get better job

Just resign and get better job
OBODAI N. ISAIAH ADA WEST 2 months ago

Write your comment: TRUE, I AM ALSO IN THAT PROBLEM

Write your comment: TRUE, I AM ALSO IN THAT PROBLEM
Lambert Logoh 2 months ago

The security companies will ask the government what’s the daily minimum wage, from there before we will know if the security companies are paying well or not.
The government needs to increase the minimum wage.

The security companies will ask the government what’s the daily minimum wage, from there before we will know if the security companies are paying well or not.
The government needs to increase the minimum wage.
Korsrokorbor 2 months ago

This group are always at the mercy of the armed robbers and other natural occurrences such as rainstorms, sleepless nights. And to pay them a paltry 500ghc a month is inappropriate. I hope the labour Unions will come.to their ...
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This group are always at the mercy of the armed robbers and other natural occurrences such as rainstorms, sleepless nights. And to pay them a paltry 500ghc a month is inappropriate. I hope the labour Unions will come.to their support to get their salaries revised. The same as contract staffs of the various banks in the country. I believe something should be done immediately
Emmanuel opoku 2 months ago

The Mahama NDC ruling government have nothing good to offer the Ghanaians working class. Imagine that a so-called 24-hour economy is a scam, to garner votes from gullible voters. Sad to see 9 months in government and Ghanaian ...
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The Mahama NDC ruling government have nothing good to offer the Ghanaians working class. Imagine that a so-called 24-hour economy is a scam, to garner votes from gullible voters. Sad to see 9 months in government and Ghanaians have not felt any positive impact of the NDC only efficient in lies.Only busy arresting opposition key figures aim to silence them.

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