Foreign Workers Urged To Boycott Public Transport, Skip Work Ahead Of Protest
A peaceful protest and concert is set to take place on November 21st to ‘stand united for the rights of TCNs and against discrimination.
‘Following the discriminatory measures introduced in the Budget 2027, we are coming together to show that no one should face discrimination, and that all workers, regardless of nationality, deserve respect and fair treatment’, the TCN Alliance announced.
Ahead of the protest, foreign workers are being urged to boycott public transport on Monday and stay home, ‘if it is safe to do so’, on Friday.
Patricia Graham, an organiser with TCN Malta, released the events schedule building up to the demonstration on Saturday.
‘Monday 16th November: Do not use public transport’, wrote Graham. ‘Use ride sharing, private car, scooter, bike, come together with your communities and arrange.’
‘Tuesday 17th November: No shopping. No groceries, No stores that are not FULLY TCN owned… Wednesday 18th November: as Tuesday 17th.’
‘Thursday 19th November: Get involved in a community event bringing communities from all nationalities, together. Coffee Morning. Meet up in the park. Prayer meetings, musical events, chat groups. Friday 20th November: 24/48 hour stay at home ONLY if safe to do so…. Leave day booked etc. Friday 20th November 5.30pm – 7pm. Human Chain by candlelight Triton Fountain.'
Supporters and demonstrators are urged to wear a green ribbon in support of the movement.
