Ghana Bauxite Company workers stage violent protest

Some contract staff at Ghana Bauxite Company in Awaso in the Western North Region staged a violent demonstration on Monday over their “meagre” remuneration.

The workers, who also complained of poor working conditions, want increment in salary.

3news.com gathered the workers are calling for a 10 percent increment in the GH¢ 300 payment they receive as monthly allowance.

The rampaging staff vandalized the bungalow of their Chinese manager and burned down a car belonging to the company. They also burned lorry tyres causing vehicular traffic in the township.

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