News / Indian shippers brace for port strikes over 'promises not kept'

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Indian shippers are fearful of major supply chain disruptions after dockworkers called for strikes at key ports, claiming the government has failed to meet commitments. 

A consortium of labour groups told port authorities workers would stage indefinite work stoppages across ports from 17 December in protest at the lack of action to address long-standing concerns. 

The move centres on wage revisions and pension benefits. Union sources complained that governing body the Indian Ports Association (IPA) had been “apathetic” about making recommendations in ...