Truck drivers operating within Tema Port have announced their intention to initiate a sit-down strike starting Monday, May 6, 2024.
Their grievances include recent incidents of armed robberies, harassment by uniformed personnel, and unwarranted detentions. They are demanding prompt resolutions to these issues.
According to an official statement, the drivers have declared that on Monday, May 6, there will be no truck activities at Ghanaian ports.
Additionally, they plan to conduct a press briefing on the same day at the JAPTU Ghana Secretariat, situated at Tema Port.
Find below a notice issued by the truck drivers:
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
