The Confederation of Ethiopian Workers’ Unions (CEWU) has announced intentions to hold nonviolent rallies in five locations, including Addis Abeba, to pressure the government to cut the income tax.
The rally will take place on the upcoming Labour Day (May Day) in Addis Abeba, Dredawa, Adama, Hawassa, Jimma, and other locations, according to a report by Alien Amharic, which it reported as claiming that the confederation’s president Kasahun Folo said.
The major objective of the demonstration is to continue calling for a minimum wage floor, 20/80 pay, and the right to organise in addition to a reduction in income tax due to the worker’s inability to pay for living expenses.
On Monday, hundreds of thousands of demonstrators from various trade unions are expected to ask the government this question and voice their opinions.
The report lacked details on how to obtain the necessary party’s consent, as well as where and how the rally will take place.