IEAG commends GUTA for a successful strike action
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG), has commended the Ghana Union Traders Association (GUTA) for waht it describes as a “well-coordinated” strike action.
According to IEAG, the unanimous adherence by traders within the capital to close down their shops is a reflection of the level of disappointment in the government amongst the citizenry.
It also indicates the level of anger amongst the citizenry towards the failure of the government to address the current economic hardship and challenges threatening the collapse of businesses.
The IEAG has however called on the government to work around the clock to address the current economic challenges facing businesses or else risk having workers at the nation’s ports also join the strike action.
GUTA on Tuesday declared a strike action and directed all traders to close their shops beginning Wednesday, October 19 to Monday, October 24.
The action is to express their displeasure with what they term exorbitant tax rates and the continuous depreciation of the local currency against the US dollar.
This, the traders say, is adversely affecting their businesses and depleting their capital and profit margins.
Read details of statement below:
19/10/2022
PRESS STATEMENT
IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION OF GHANA COMMENDS GUTA FOR A WEL-COORDINATED STRIKE ACTION
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana would like to commend the leadership and members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association GUTA for exhibiting what the IEAG believes is a true reflection of the level of disappointment amongst the citizenry.
The unanimous adherence by traders within the capital to close down their shops today in compliance with a directive from their leaders, indicates the level of anger amongst the citizenry towards the failure if government to address the hardship and economic challenges threatening businesses.
It is worth nothing to see the Inspector General of Police visiting some shops in the capital to assess the situation. We urge the IGP to as well channel the same energy in pushing government to address the grievances of the traders.
We as well encourage other traders who for unknown reasons couldn’t partake in the ongoing strike action, should do well to join and fight for a common goal.
On this note, we urge the government to work around the clock in addressing these challenges or risk having members of the Port sector joining in the strike action.
Sgd
Samson Asaki Awingobit
Executive Secretary
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