Postal trade unions currently on strike have launched a satyagraha in front of the Central Mail Exchange in Colombo.
Representatives from several unions, including the Lanka Teachers’ Union and the Workers’ Struggle Centre, have joined the demonstration.
Due to the protest, special police security has been deployed around the Central Mail Exchange since this morning (22).
It is reported that police were summoned to the site after certain groups obstructed the duties of workers preparing to dispatch parcels.
The strike, which began at midnight on the 17th August based on 19 key demands, continues into its fifth day today. As a result, the public has faced significant difficulties in accessing postal services.
Treasurer of the All-Island Sub-Postmasters’ Association, Ravindra Amarajeewa, has urged fellow union representatives to end the strike without causing further inconvenience to the public.
Postmaster General Ruwan Sathkumara issued a statement declaring that all postal workers absent today would be treated as having vacated their positions.
He also announced that all leave granted to postal workers since 17th August has been revoked, and those who fail to report to work without formal approval will not receive their salary for this month.
The Postmaster General further requested that all striking postal workers return to work immediately if they wish to receive their monthly pay. (Newswire)
Postal trade unions currently on strike have launched a satyagraha in front of the Central Mail Exchange in Colombo. pic.twitter.com/D0NiJK8ohw
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