Truck drivers at Tema Port declare sit-down strike from May 6

Truck drivers operating within the Tema Port enclave have expressed their intention to embark on a sit-down strike action beginning Monday, May 6, 2024.

In a notice issued, the action is to address a number of pressing concerns they are facing. These include unlawful detention and harassment, attacks by armed robbers, and demands for illicit payments, among others.

The truck drivers are calling for immediate action to be taken to address these concerns, stating that from May 6, no trucks will be operating at the ports.

Additionally, the truck drivers plan to hold a press briefing on Monday, May 6, at the JAPTU Ghana Secretariat located at the Tema Port to further clarify their position.

See their notice below:

SIT-DOWN STRIKE ALERT BY TRUCK DRIVERS!!!!

Truck drivers unite for action!

We demand immediate action against:
1 Attacks by armed robbers
2 Harrassement by personnel in uniform
3 Demands for illicit payments
4 Unlawful detention and abuse

Effective Monday 6th May, 2024 NO TRUCK MOVES at the ports of Ghana.

DRIVERS’ LIVES MATTER!!!!!

There will also be a press conference at the JAPTU Ghana Secretariat at the Tema Port (Behind the Agency Block at 11am tomorrow, Monday)

Thank you

source: Ghana Web