The Mongolian Trade Union is to hold a rally calling for unity at Chinggis Khaan Square (formerly Sukhbaatar Square) at 13.00 pm today, May 1^st.

The aim of the rally is to voice the opinions of taxpayers and workers on numerous considerable issues. The topics include salary and pension increases, prices increases for consumer goods, labor security and demands for the implementation of a three-party negotiation including the workers Trade Union, the employer and the Government.

The Mongolian Trade Union have prompted the Government and Parliament several times to have the Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions take measures as now several companies are firing employees during this difficult time of a flagging economy and civilians` purchasing capability is low.

The rally will also restate its demands to the Government and Parliament to create a convenient legal environment by passing a law on indexed payments to salary and pensions, clearing the salary differences between foreign  and native employees and charge social insurance fees from native or foreign experts who are on contract.

At the rally, workers of the Mongolian Trade Union, 14 Trade Unions, affiliated organizations, members and people elected, elder members and representatives of female and youth members will participate. Locally there will also be a rally for unity at the same time.