The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has taken a strong stance against the 15 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on domestic electricity consumption.
According to the Secretary General of the TUC, Dr Anthony Yaw Baah, this tax is too burdensome for the Ghanaian worker and allowing it sets a dangerous precedent.
Dr. Yaw Baah expressed concerns that if the 15% VAT is accepted, it may lead to further taxation in other areas, such as water consumption or even the number of children a couple has. He emphasized the need to resist this tax and announced a planned demonstration on February 13 to protest against it.
The TUC and 35 other organized labor unions are calling on all workers, both formal and informal, as well as employers, to join the demonstration. Dr. Yaw Baah stressed that this is not just a fight for workers but for all citizens of Ghana, including those in the informal economy.
In addition to the VAT on electricity, the TUC also highlighted the imposition of VAT on books, further exacerbating the financial burden on Ghanaians.
The TUC and organized labor unions’ resistance to the 15% VAT on electricity underscores their commitment to fighting for the welfare and rights of workers in the country.
The demonstration on February 13 is expected to be a powerful display of unity and advocacy for the protection of workers’ rights and the reduction of financial burdens on the populace.
