Editorial
Avoiding crisis on the labour front
Productivity depends on employers and employees but government also has a special role to play since it employs a sizeable number of people in the country.
This calls for industrial peace on the part of each of the partners, so as to ensure that appropriate steps are taken to initiate productive work in all parts of the country.
Without peace, not much can be achieved. This is because if disturbances emerge on the labour front, as a result of mistrust there would be no or low productivity and disappointment on the part of everybody.
If this is the case, then the partners involved — government, labour and employers — must collaborate with one another to see to it that what is expected is carried out in an atmosphere of trust and dependability.
It takes resources, which are limited anyway, to provide for the needs of labour, so we expect workers to try to understand their employers when things go tough.
We have been experiencing strikes from certain categories of workers mainly University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) over certain demands from government.
The Spectator is, therefore, appealing to the parties involved including Senior Staff Association on our university campuses to understand that the laws in the country must be obeyed, while these negotiations go on.
At the same time, government and other employers should also be prepared to meet the other partners and negotiate without inflaming passion and showing respect to each of the parties, for peace to prevail.
If this is done, the nation will be guaranteed an industrial peace and Ghana will be the winner. Also, no group of people should allow themselves to be influenced by any political interest group for their selfish ends.
Ghana is a noble country which must be supported by all and sundry, so that the supreme interest of the country is guaranteed at all times.
Dear Editor,
I WRITE to express my growing concern about the increasing display of adult content on some television stations in the country.
These programmes, often aired during hours when children are most likely to be watching, pose a serious threat to their moral development and general well-being.
Television remains one of the strongest influences on young people, and stations have a responsibility to ensure that their content reflects the values we seek to instil in our society.
Unfortunately, some channels appear to prioritise sensationalism and profit over public safety and decency.
Such content not only exposes children to material they are not prepared to process but also undermines parents’ efforts to guide their behaviour.
I call on the National Media Commission (NMC) and other regulatory bodies to intensify monitoring and enforce stricter guidelines to protect viewers, especially minors.
Broadcasters must be reminded of their duty to promote responsible and wholesome programming.
Our airwaves should uplift, educate, and inform — not endanger the moral fabric of the next generation.
Eugene Ampiaw,
Accra
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Dear Editor,
I AM writing to share my thoughts on the ongoing issue at Wesley Girls’ Senior High School, which has attracted national attention after the Deputy Attorney General released a statement in court.
The matter is about whether Muslim students are being denied the right to freely practice their religion, and whether they are being compelled to follow practices that go against their faith.
To me, this is not just a legal issue but a question of fairness and respect in our schools.
While the Constitution guarantees every student the right to practice their faith, schools also have traditions and rules that must be respected. As the saying goes, “When you go to Rome, you do what Romans do.” If a teacher is teaching, it is not right for a student to suddenly leave for prayers. That disrupts learning.
Instead, schools should provide a clear time and place for worship, so that students can honour their faith without disturbing academic work. There is time for everything; time to learn, and time to pray.
Wesley Girls SHS can continue to uphold its Methodist heritage while also respecting the rights of Muslim students.
This compromise will protect unity and ensure that our schools remain places of both discipline and inclusion.
Princess Wonovi
Accra
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