2-day strike called by JHL begins today

The two-day countrywide strike called by Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors (JHL) has begun on Monday.

The JHL on October 17 decided to go on a two-day strike on October 22 and 23 in protest against the government’s planned legislation aimed at easing dismissal of employees.

The strike will affect a number of sectors including cleaning, property maintenance, food services, and sports and cultural services.

Food supply to schools and day-care centres and care services for the elderly will be suspended during the strike.

The strike will also impact the cleaning services at different facilities. Some maintenance work will not be carried out and some libraries and cultural centres and municipal sports centres will be closed for the strike period.

The union apologises for any inconvenience and trouble that the strike may cause for the third parties. “But it is necessary to act now to secure work benefits for all,” said JHL in the press release. JHL has announced to escalate industrial action gradually, if the government does not stop preparations for the bill.