Hamalis’ Strike Temporarily Shuts Nunna Wholesale Vegetable Market

Workers who load and unload vegetables at the Nunna market have stopped working.

They want more money because prices and living costs have risen.

The workers say an agreement allowed their rates to be reviewed after two-and-a-half years, but no increase was made.

Because the loading work stopped, the market was temporarily closed.

Vegetable trucks have instead gone to markets in other towns.

Farmers, traders, drivers and other workers are being affected.

The merchants say the workers are asking for a 50% increase.

The merchants want to consider an increase after the market has operated for a year.

Both sides need to reach an agreement before the market can reopen normally.