February 17, Colombo (LNW): In a move aimed at highlighting ongoing concerns within the Department of Irrigation, the Assistant Engineers have announced their decision to take trade union action by reporting sick for today (17) and tomorrow (18).
The protest, which has been organised by the engineers’ association, is a direct response to unresolved issues surrounding the department’s promotion system.
According to Niroshan Silva, the President of the Association, the decision to take such action stems from long-standing frustrations with the promotion process, which the engineers believe has been inefficient and unfair.
He emphasised that despite numerous attempts to resolve the matter through dialogue with authorities, the issues have not been adequately addressed, prompting the union to take this step.
The union has expressed hope that this action will prompt immediate attention from relevant authorities, urging them to take decisive steps to improve the promotion procedures and address the grievances of the staff.
