The GWU said the government took the decision to introduce this tax without consulting the trade unions. “The government is taking decisions that burden workers and pensioners and peck at the purchasing power of wages and pensions,” the union said in a statement.

The union said the strict measures the government is taking on a national level put workers in a tight spot. Workers are being asked to make many

sacrifices, said the GWU.

The island is in a difficult situation due to a lack and loss of jobs. The economy must be regenerated and stimulated to remedy this.

The meeting will be held tomorrow.