Waste management giant Zoomlion Ghana Limited is facing renewed scrutiny over its proposed wage structure for sanitation workers under the Youth Employment Agency (YEA).
According to investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, Zoomlion’s pending proposal before the YEA allocates GHS1,308 per sweeper, with GHS888 retained by the company and only GHS420 designated for the workers.
In a statement released by Zoomlion, the company acknowledged that the proposal is still under discussion.
However, Awuni’s investigation revealed that past proposals from Zoomlion have consistently been accepted without modification, raising concerns about the fairness of the arrangement.
The YEA and various municipal assemblies have reportedly expressed their ability to manage sanitation workers directly, questioning the necessity of a third-party contractor.
Background and Growing Concerns
This is not the first time Zoomlion’s wage structure has come under fire. Reports indicate that in previous contracts, sanitation workers were paid as little as GHS250 per month, while Zoomlion retained a significant portion of the allocated funds.
Critics argue that the company’s control over wage distribution has led to exploitative conditions for workers, many of whom lack basic benefits such as health insurance and pension contributions.
The controversy has also drawn political attention.
Acting YEA CEO Malik Basintale recently declared that he would not renew Zoomlion’s contract if sanitation workers continued to receive GHS250 as their monthly salary.
His statement aligns with growing public pressure to reform the system and ensure fair compensation for workers.
Read the evidence as provided by Manassah below:
