The
Trades Union Congress (TUC) says all is
set for the peaceful nationwide
demonstration scheduled for tomorrow Wednesday 20,2016 but warns that political parties hoping to make gains out of
the demonstration to back off.
A
statement signed by TUC General Secretary, Kofi Asamoah says it has come to the attention of the
union that some political parties are
planning to politicize the demonstration.“ We will therefore want to emphasize
that the demonstration is for workers.”
“We
therefore advise all political parties to stay away from the demonstration,”
the statement said..
The
TUC is hoping to use the peaceful nationwide industrial action to drum home
their outrage about recent increases in taxes as well as hikes in petroleum and
utility prices.
The
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 demonstration is expected to start in Accra and
replicated in all regional capitals.
According to the statement, in
Accra, the demonstration will start from Obra Spot near Nkrumah Circle at
7:30am.
“The
routes for the demonstration in the Regional Capitals will be announced by
Organised Labour Leaders in the various regions,” the TUC statement noted..
Mr Asamoah appealed to all workers in both formal and informal sectors to
take part in the demonstrations.
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