Major Ports Propose Revised Offer to Resolve Wage Dispute, Avoid Strike

Major port management in India has proposed a revised offer to address the wage revision demands of workers, aiming to avert a potential strike. The move comes in response to ongoing negotiations over salary hikes, with workers at the country's major ports pushing for a resolution to their long-standing wage-related concerns.

The revised proposal was put forward during discussions with unions, which have been threatening to initiate a strike that could significantly disrupt port operations across India. The potential work stoppage would affect critical maritime activities, leading to delays in cargo handling and impacting the supply chain.

To avoid these disruptions, the management has offered a compromise in hopes of reaching an agreement. The wage revision has been a key issue since the last round of salary adjustments, and workers are pushing for improvements that align with rising costs of living and inflation.

Union leaders are currently reviewing the revised offer, and further negotiations are expected. If successful, the agreement would ensure continued smooth operations at India?s major ports, which are vital to the nation?s import and export activities. However, if the offer is not accepted, port workers could initiate industrial action, potentially causing significant delays and financial losses.

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