The postal strike continued for the fifth consecutive day on Friday (22).
Police protection has been provided to the Colombo Central Mail Exchange.
Despite the growing public inconvenience, the striking workers have refused to end their trade union action on conditions laid dow by the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.
Minister Jayatissa reaffirmed in Parliament on Thursday (21) that the government would not reverse its decision regarding the fingerprint system and the payment of overtime allowances to postal workers.
The postal trade unions have said that their trade strike, based on 19 key demands, will continue.