Our workers in Ghana are amongst the highest paid in the country, from what we can ascertain. All line workers are unionized, are equity shareholders in the company, receive free uniforms, subsidized housing, free meals, free transportation to and from work, and free medical care for themselves and their families.

Pay is dependent on job description, skill level, performance and seniority. Due to the generous compensation package we offer, we do not have "cheap" labor costs; we compete at the upper end of the market and are best described as artisan producers of a premium product -- in other words, we do not compete on primarily on price, as do some of our competitors.

Our aim is to establish a sustainable business and this requires motivated, well-compensated employees upon whom we can plan for growth and new product development.