CLOSAG members were invited to attend a meeting in the Asante Akim Central Municipal on Wednesday, 19th June, 2024, at the Assembly Hall at 9:30AM
The Agenda for the meeting are listed below:
1. Remarks by the Regional CLOSAG Chairman
2. Pempamsie Housing Scheme Loan
3. Discussing on Hedge Pension Scheme
4. Brief Discussion of Welfare Issues
5. Opening Forum
6. Closing
The Regional CLOSAG Chairman spoke on the mobilization and sensitization for members on the Hedge Pension and the Condition of Service. He stated that Condition of Service negotiation is ongoing hence outcome will be communicated in due time.
He explained that TIER 2 is the Hedge Pension which incurs a 5% deduction per month towards retirement; The TIER1 is the monthly SSNIT contribution and the TIER 3 which is the Pempamsie Fund of 5% deduction which can be withdrawn in a 10year period. He stated that some of the money paid as dues to the association are sometimes used for lobbying and negotiation.
The Regional CLOSAG Chairman disclosed that are some challenges facing the association which are: non-provision of T-Shirts, Lacoste, CLOSAG Cloth etc. He assured that deliberation is ongoing to ensure redistribution.