Sri Lanka, July 15 -- It is unacceptable that postal workers have decided to engage in trade union action despite holding several rounds of discussions, said the Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.

Responding to a question raised at the weekly Cabinet press briefing held today (15), the Minister stated that resorting to trade union action in this manner would not benefit the postal service, especially at a time when the government is actively intervening to solve relevant issues.

Postal workers have decided to engage in trade union action by withdrawing from all overtime duties at post offices and administrative offices across the island.

The trade union action is scheduled to commence at midnight today (15).

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