This year's May Day celebration also known as International Workers' Day was marked in the regions with parades to highlight the achievements of workers as well as their challenges.Daniel Dzirasah reports that Bono East and Ahafo regions celebration was held at the Jubilee Park in Sunyani.• Workers of New Times Corporation at the Independence Square during the celebrationAddressing the May Day parade, the Regional Minister, Joseph Addae-Akwaboa, said the gov­ernment recognised the concerns of labour and the poor working conditions of service.He assured that the government was engaging organised labour to fashion out a more appropri­ate salary structure to improve the condition of workers.The Regional TUC Secretary, Abena Asoma Cheremeh, called on the government to ensure fair, equitable and transparent wage reset to address the huge wage disparity existing between public sector workers and the political class and other state entities."A significant number of Ghanaian workforce are being paid below the minimum wage, and coupled with inflationary tendencies, workers and their families are struggling to survive the harsh realities of life," she said.Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman reports from Koforidua, that the Eastern Region celebra­tion was held at the Jackson's Park.The Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs Rita Ako­sua Adjei Awatey, addressing the workers, said the theme for this year highlighted the impor­tance of a collaborative approach in addressing workers' conditions.She reiterated the government's commitment to engaging in dialogue with organised labour on improved conditions of service for workers.The Eastern Regional Head of the TUC, Mrs Phyllis Agyemang, who delivered the Secre­tary-General's speech, called for a complete overhaul of the country's pay structure, stressing that "Ghanaians cannot reset on low wages."Yahaya Nuhu Nadaa reports from Tamale that the Northern Regional Minister, Mr Ali Adolf John Nburidiba, applauded workers for their continuous sacrifice to the development of the country.The Northern Regional Secretary of TUC, Fe­licia Kraja, in her speech demanded a total reset of the pay regime in the country saying that the current framework for wage determination was no longer fit-for-purpose and did not sufficient­ly reflect the prevailing cost of living and basic needs of workers and their families.Samuel Agbewode reports from Hohoe that the Volta Regional Minister, Mr James Gunu, commended the workers for their hard work and dedication over the years.Mr Gunu said government was committed to addressing the salary and working conditions of the Ghanaian worker to enable them to meet the economic situation of the country.The Volta Regional Secretary of TUC, Mrs Edith Abla Afewu, stressed the need for resetting the pay of workers to enable them to improve on their conditions of living. BY TIMES REPORTER