31 Oct 2024 | 01:13 AM UTC
Sri Lanka: Rail workers suspend nationwide strike planned for Oct. 31 /update 1
Rail strike planned for Oct. 31 across Sri Lanka called off.
Unionized rail station masters have called off a nationwide rail strike planned for Oct. 31 due to the festival of Deepavali. The purpose of the industrial action was to demand the resolution of various grievances related to employment conditions. Organizers may announce a fresh strike at short notice over the coming days.
