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Postal Strike In Sri Lanka

A banner in Sinhala is displayed during a strike as post offices remain closed in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on August 21, 2025. In opposition to a new biometric fingerprint attendance system, postal trade unions reject new attendance rules and vow to continue the strike until their demands are met. The strike commences on August 17 and continues for several days, with postal trade unions holding strong on their 19 key demands. These demands include the payment of overtime and allowances. (Photo by Akila Jayawardena/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12664229
Date Taken	21 August 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Akila Jayawardena/NurPhoto
Category	Social Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Akila Jayawardena/NurPhoto

Sinhala strike post offices closed Colombo Sri Lanka August 21 2025 biometric fingerprint attendance system postal trade unions new attendance rules demands overtime payment allowances August 17 several days 19 key demands opposition continue vow Akila Jayawardena NurPhoto banner protest rejection union workers employment labor rights demonstration conflict negotiation disruption.