Margibi, Jan. 30 -- Workers at Firestone Liberia have initiated a go-slow protest, demanding immediate action on a series of unresolved issues, including inadequate retirement benefits and insufficient support for sick employees.

The protest, which began on Thursday, January 30, is led by the National Timbers and Wood Union and the Firestone Agriculture Workers Union (FAWU).

The workers have voiced strong dissatisfaction with the company's "Golden Handshake" retirement system, a monthly stipend scheme for retired employees, which they argue fails to meet their basic financial needs.

Marcus S. Blama, Secretary General of the National Timber, Wood Construction and Allied Workers Union of Liberia, criticized Firestone management for ignor...