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Former supervisors of Waka Fine Bus have accused the company’s management of unlawfully terminating their appointments without benefits, despite a ruling from the Labour Office in their favour.
Speaking during a press conference organized by the Native Consortium and Research Center on Wednesday, 17 June, one of the affected former supervisors, Mr. Swaray, recounted what he described as unfair and unjust treatment by the transport company.
According to Mr. Swaray, he and several of his colleagues were dismissed from their positions without any prior evidence or proper investigation into the allegations made against them. He claimed the dismissals were carried out without due process and without the payment of their rightful benefits.
He further disclosed that the matter was reported to the Labour Office for intervention, where, according to him, the ruling was made in favour of the affected workers.
Mr. Swaray stated that the Labour Office subsequently directed the management of Waka Fine Bus to compensate him and his colleagues with 24 months’ salary alongside other benefits. However, he alleged that the company has refused to comply with the directive.
The former supervisors are now calling on the relevant authorities to ensure that the Labour Office’s ruling is enforced, stressing that justice must prevail and that workers’ rights should be respected.
The issue has sparked fresh concerns over labour rights and employer compliance with labour regulations in Sierra Leone.
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