Macedonian Unions Plan May Day Protest Demanding Fair Wages
The Union of Macedonian Trades Unions (LSM) has announced a planned protest for International Workers’ Day, May 1st, commencing at 11:00 AM at the Workers’ Center in Skopje. The demonstration will carry the slogan “We Fight for Wages, We Do Not Beg.”
LSM stated that this annual event, now in its seventh year since 2018, represents a continuous effort by workers and unions to safeguard and improve labor rights. The organization views the protest as a vital component of the ongoing struggle for workers’ interests.
“The workers’ struggle is not just a protest, a strike, or a blockade,” the LSM explained. “It is a continuous struggle of workers and unions to preserve and advance workers’ rights.”
May 1st is designated as a day to honor this historical and future struggle, emphasizing the responsibility to support the ongoing fight for workers’ rights. The LSM highlighted the importance of sustained action and advocacy within the labor movement.
The planned protest underscores the union’s commitment to addressing concerns regarding wages and worker conditions.
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“It’s important for workers to have their voices heard regarding fair compensation.”
What specific wage increases are the unions seeking?