The united-Andhra women protagonists would also hold rallies on September 14, Ashok Babu, leader of the Employees Union, told reporters.
The pro-unity employees of various departments began indefinite strike a month ago, but exempted essential services from the stir.
Meanwhile, the 72-hour strike by electricity employees of Andhra-Rayalaseema region began at midnight.
Ashok Babu said the employees and other united Andhra supporters would be ready to hold talks on the issue of division with any official committee appointed by the Centre, but not with party panels.
Meanwhile, protests continued across the Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions in protest against the proposed division.
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