The situation in the Republic of Ghana, which is now being led by the NPP and is in its second term under the leadership of Nana Addo-Bawumia, has descended into chaos.
The current situation is the reason for many of the challenges that people are facing in the country. It is also the reason for the numerous protests that have been held by young people and strikes that have been held by workers in the country.
Just in the year 2022, the nation has seen a significant increase in the number of strikes and demonstrations. which covers the strike that took place on Monday, July 4, 2022, by pre-tertiary teacher unions in Ghana over the payment of their 20 percent cost-of-living allowance (COLA); as well as the public protest that took place by the Arise Ghana Youth, against the high cost of living in the country.
The most recent information that has come to light has shown that another large shrike is now loading.
According to the information, which was made public by the website 3news.com, “Both the Gas Tanker Drivers Union and the Petrol Tanker Union have given notice that their members will begin a sit-down strike on Monday, August 1. This is because of the deplorable state of the service that they are currently experiencing “.
In addition, 3news mentioned that “a statement they published suggested that, they are not paid pay, and even when salaries are provided, the monies are inadequate and incomaprehendable with the task.”
According to the source, members of the Gas Tanker Drivers Union and the Petrol Tanker Union have made their complaints known to the authorities; however, no action has been taken as a result, which is why there will be a strike in the near future.
Source:KingsNews
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