Indian port workers are set to launch an indefinite nationwide strike on December 17, 2024, in protest against the government’s failure to address longstanding issues related to working conditions and wage adjustments. The strike is being organized by a coalition of labor unions representing workers at major ports across the country. Workers plan to hold preparatory rallies on December 5, 2024, which could escalate tensions. The primary demands include adjustments to wage structures and pension benefits, which have been delayed despite previous negotiations. This move comes after a series of unfulfilled promises by the Indian Ports Association (IPA), which had pledged to resolve the issues earlier in the year to prevent a strike.