In a strong show of support for sanitation workers, Youth Employment Agency (YEA) CEO Malik Basintale has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fair wages and improved working conditions, vowing never to endorse contracts that fall below the national minimum wage.
CEO of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, has once again emphasized his unwavering dedication to the welfare of sanitation workers enrolled under the Agency’s Sanitation Model.
During a direct engagement with the workers, Mr. Basintale addressed their concerns, providing clear and firm assurances regarding their compensation and treatment.
He declared that under his leadership, the YEA will not enter into any contract that compensates workers below the mandated minimum wage.
His statement was met with enthusiastic applause from the sanitation staff, who expressed a renewed sense of hope and confidence in the Agency’s leadership.
“Sanitation workers are the backbone of healthy communities,” Mr. Basintale stated. “Their efforts keep our towns and cities clean and safe, and they deserve to be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.”
The meeting forms part of a broader YEA initiative aimed at enhancing transparency, improving worker conditions, and ensuring that all agency programs uphold the highest standards of labor welfare.
Mr. Basintale’s engagement reflects a leadership style rooted in accountability and a deep appreciation for the critical role frontline workers play in national development.
Story Written By Bernard Quaye | Kobby Kyei News
