…As May Day spotlight falls on worker welfarea
Aluvista Ghana Limited has marked this year’s International Workers’ Day with a pledge to deepen investment in employee welfare, as companies worldwide face growing pressure to support workers amid rising living costs and shifting workplace demands.
The glazing firm said it has reviewed its compensation structure and implemented a company-wide adjustment to site bonuses, alongside upgrading its health plan to include full mental health coverage and annual wellness screenings for all staff.
The development aligns with broader themes of the 2026 May Day celebrations, which have focused on worker protection, fair pay and wellbeing, particularly in developing economies where inflation and cost-of-living pressures continue to weigh on households.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aluvista Ghana, Henry Boateng, speaking in an interview on the back of the May Day celebration in Kumasi, said: “We understand the pressure Ghanaian workers are under right now. Our commitment is simple, if the company grows, our people grow with us.”
Aluvista Ghana, a leading player in the country’s glazing industry, specialises in the manufacturing of windows, burglar-proofing systems, balustrades and shower enclosures. The company said it has maintained employment stability over the past year, recording zero layoffs while creating new roles to support its expanding operations.
Beyond compensation, the firm is pursuing financial inclusion measures for its workforce. The CEO revealed that the company has engaged ADB Bank to facilitate the opening of bank accounts for all employees, with plans to extend soft-loan arrangements to ease financial pressures.
Such initiatives are increasingly seen as critical as employers compete to retain skilled labour while addressing concerns over worker welfare and productivity.
In a further push to build capacity, Aluvista said it is finalising arrangements with business partners in China to send selected staff for advanced technical training in August. The programme is expected to enhance skills in modern glazing technologies and emerging applications tied to automation and artificial intelligence.
Across Ghana, this year’s May Day celebrations have seen renewed calls from labour groups and policymakers for improved working conditions, stronger social protections and sustained job creation. Similar sentiments have echoed globally, with companies under scrutiny to balance profitability with employee well-being.
Aluvista’s management said its latest measures reflect a long-term strategy to align business growth with workforce development.
“As the industry evolves, investing in our people is not optional, it is essential,” the company said.
The company’s approach highlights a growing recognition among private-sector players that employee welfare, including mental health support and financial resilience, is central to sustaining productivity and competitiveness in an increasingly uncertain economic environment.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama, speaking at this year’s May Day celebration in Koforidua, outlined policy measures aimed at supporting industry growth and expanding employment opportunities under the government’s 24-hour economy initiative.
He said the government will introduce tax and other incentives for industries, alongside efforts to reduce power costs for companies operating multiple shifts.
He also indicated that the Minister for Finance will shortly present a new economic policy to Cabinet and Parliament, including plans to invest 1 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) annually into selected high-growth sectors with a strong focus on job creation.
“Our mission is clear: we want to turn stability into opportunity. We will not just manage the economy; we will expand it to create jobs and prosperity,” he said.
He assured workers that economic gains would be felt at the household level. “I wish to promise the Ghanaian worker that as the economy grows, you will be the first to benefit. Growth must filter down to the pocket of the Ghanaian worker.”
The 2026 National May Day celebration was themed “Pivoting to Growth, Jobs and Sustainable Livelihoods Beyond Macroeconomic Stability.”
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