Tea workers continue protest in Nepal after talks fail
Tea garden workers in Nepal are continuing their face-off against tea manufacturers for the second week. Their indefinite protest is tied to demands made-up of 28 points that include wage increases and social security. Earlier, both parties agreed to a 10 member taskforce comprised of union leaders, manufacturers and government officials. In the latest twist, talks ended without any positive outcome, as the two sides were divided over the wording for the formation of the taskforce to resolve the issue. Because of the strike, works in tea gardens and manufacturing plants came to a grinding halt in many districts across Nepal.