Incensed with the government’s disinterest in fulfilling their demands, the mathadis working at agricultural and industrial markets across the state have decided to go on a one-day strike on May 28. In a meeting held at Mathadi Bhavan in Vashi on Friday, headed by the Maharashtra State Mathadi Transport and General Kamgar Union, union leaders have asked workers to not report to work next Wednesday.

Last resort: Union leaders have warned that if the government fails to come up with a solution before Wednesday, around 80,000 mathadis will go on strike. Pic for representation