Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Amid Firestone Liberia’s anticipated decision to lay off 374 employees on July 26, the Independence Day of Liberia, the House of Representatives has invited the company’s management to give substantive reasons about its planed actions. Speaking on the floor, several lawmakers expressed their dissatisfaction over the company’s planned decision. Representatives George E. Bolley of Grand Gedeh County, Mariamu Fofana and Clarence massaquoi of Lofa County all joined the Legislative Caucus in speaking against the company’s planned decision. Representative Tarponweh further lamented that it is not in the best interest of the Firestone management to abruptly announce a redundancy scheme without consulting the relevant government agencies or authorities, including the Liberia Legislature. In expressing his frustration over the Management’s decision, Representative Tarponweh said “Reducing cost to protect the long-term viability of the company cannot be done at an undue expense of our people.

Source: Front Page Africa July 10, 2020 06:22 UTC