Union Coalition calls for a march to the US Embassy in Caracas to demand a transition in Venezuela
The National Union of Workers Coalition announced the call for a new day of mobilization in the Venezuelan capital for next May 7, amid growing discontent in the labor sector over the Government's salary policy. Through its account on the social network X, the organization called on citizens to join the protest: "Attention Venezuela! We are mobilizing this May 7 towards the US Embassy." The call comes just a few days after the demonstrations for Labor Day, marked by demands for salary improvements and working conditions in the country.
TL;DR
- The National Union of Workers Coalition announced a new mobilization day for May 7 in Caracas.
- The protest is directed towards the US Embassy.
- The call stems from growing discontent among workers regarding the government's salary policy.
- Demonstrators will gather at Alfredo Sadel Square and march to the US diplomatic headquarters.
- A key objective is to pressure the US Government to promote a "real transition" in Venezuela.
- This follows a recent government announcement of increased bonuses, not a minimum wage adjustment, which has been criticized by unions.
- Recent weeks have seen increased labor protests demanding decent incomes and constitutional rights.