Twitter has finally paid off its sacked staff in Ghana after a long battle for their severance pay.
The former employees of the social media giant’s Africa base, X, have been campaigning for over a year to receive the compensation owed to them.
This comes after a group of 11 workers were laid off when Twitter decided to shut down its Africa headquarters in Ghana. The staff members had not received their severance pay despite the company’s policy of providing it within 30 days of termination.
The settlement is a victory for the former staffers who turned to social media to raise awareness about their situation and build solidarity among other workers. They highlighted Twitter’s failure to uphold its own labor policies and faced difficulties in negotiating for their compensation.
Employees from Twitter’s Ghana office and supporters from around the world launched a social media campaign using the hashtag #PayTwitterStaffGh to pressure the company to fulfill its obligations.
After months of lobbying and public pressure, the former workers have finally received their severance pay. According to the ex-employees, this development marks the end of a long and difficult struggle for justice.
The victory is also a testament to the power of social media in holding corporations accountable for their actions.
The successful campaign has drawn attention to the labor rights issues faced by workers in the tech industry, particularly in Africa. It has also raised important questions about the responsibility of multinational corporations towards their employees, especially in the wake of office closures and layoffs.
The payment of the severance packages to the sacked Twitter staff in Ghana is a positive outcome for the former employees and a reminder of the importance of holding companies accountable for their labor practices.
It also underscores the role of social media activism in advocating for workers’ rights and ensuring that corporations fulfill their obligations to their employees.
