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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>The General Transport Union ( GTU) said it now ended the nationwide strike action it called on September,12th. Below is the union\u2019s press release, announcing its decision.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is to inform the public that the entire executive and membership of the General Transport Union has now called off the industrial action embarked upon by the Union on 12th September 2022. This decision has been reached upon intervention by various institutions and individuals;<\/b><\/p>\n

The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Supreme Islamic Council National Human Rights Commission CSOs under the leadership of The Chairman, TANGO The President of the Gambia Press Union, Peace Ambassadors of The Gambia, Individual Well-wishers of the Union in and outside the country.<\/p>\n

Our decision is prompted by the concerns brought forward by these key stakeholders, the fact that the strike action continues to adversely impact the lives and livelihoods of the public, particularly our precious customers, and because the transport sector plays a significant role in the socio-economic development of the country.<\/p>\n

Today, on the 15th of September 2022 we were able to reach a common ground with the government of The Gambia through the Ministry of Transport Works and Infrastructure. A communiqu\u00e9 has been signed to show the commitment of all parties to ensuring a win-win for all.<\/p>\n

We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere apology to our esteemed customers for the challenges they underwent over these past few days. We would also like to take this opportunity to assure all drivers that their welfare is the priority of the Union<\/p>\n

Attached is a copy of the final Communiqu\u00e9 of our engagement with the Ministry of Transport Works and Infrastructure and Gambia chamber of commerce and industry.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Gambia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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