A three-day strike which began today by 5500 postal workers seeking a 40 percent increase in wages has paralyzed the country’s postal services, including mail deliveries, telex and cable services. The Civil Service Union, which did not authorize the walkout, declared the postal workers’ action a wildcat strike.
The strikers included postal carriers, mail and parcel sorters and those dealing with telegrams and telex messages. The Ministry of Transport and Communication said it expected no difficulties in getting the mail through because it was aware of the pending strike and took emergency measures. Meanwhile, however, the strike has created hardships for businesses. The strike committee agreed to permit delivery of telegrams only in emergency cases.
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