08 Nov 2023 | 03:21 AM UTC
Sri Lanka: Postal workers' strike ongoing nationwide through Nov. 9
Postal workers' strike ongoing across Sri Lanka through Nov. 9. Mail delivery delays, protests possible.
Workers from the Sri Lanka Postal Services Union are on strike nationwide through Nov. 9 to protest the conversion of the Nuwara Eliya Post Office into a hotel. The action may extend beyond Nov. 9 or recur in the coming weeks if officials fail to address the workers' concerns.
Disruptions to postal services, including mail processing, distribution, and deliveries, are possible during the labor action. Lingering delays may continue beyond the end of the strike as service providers work to resolve backlogs.
Striking workers could demonstrate at post offices, prominent roadways, and monuments in urban centers such as Colombo. Dozens of people may participate in related events. Police will likely monitor any protests and may try to disperse disruptive gatherings. Localized traffic disruptions are possible near protest sites.
Avoid all protests as a routine security precaution. If clashes break out, leave the area immediately. Monitor trusted local media for updates on protest locations as organizers may not announce them in advance. Follow all security personnel instructions. Consider alternatives to postal delivery services for critical shipments and correspondence until the strike ends and operations return to normal.
