Head of the Ogero workers committee Elie Zaitouni declared Tuesday that the strike will continue until their demand to abolish articles 54 and 61 of the budget draft law is met.
For his part, Ogero chairman Imad Kreidieh said that negotiations have been ongoing, vowing a solution to be reached soon with best means possible to preserve the workers’ salaries as well as their dignity.
In turn, Head of the General Labor Confederation Beshara al-Asmar praised President Michel Aoun for understanding their position, as well as Speaker Nabih Berri.
Al-Asmar called on Prime Minister Saad Hariri to be more understanding.