The demonstration launched by the employees of the Magam Ruhunupura Port in, Hambantota has been extended till 12 noon, Thursday, December 8.
The protesters claim that there is a possibility of the Magam Ruhunupura Port in Hambantota being handed over to a Chinese Company.
More than 400 employees are employed at the Magam Ruhunupura port since 2013.
The written request was made to the Presidential Secretariat, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Subject Ministry anticipating a response by 3 p.m.
They recommenced the protest blocking all roadways and entrances to the Port as they did not receive the anticipated response.
General Manager of the Port, Sarath Perera said that the protesters who commenced their trade union action during their lunch hour, did not report for work afterwards.
He said that operations at the port have been hampered as a result of the protest.
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