The strike initiated by officials in the medical laboratory services and physiotherapy sectors, under the Supplementary Medical Service, has been temporarily suspended as of 8:00 a.m. today (May 28), announced Ravi Kumudesh, Chairman of the Joint Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine (JCPSM).
The decision follows a late-night discussion held on May 27, during which union leaders agreed to pause the strike.
The strike originally began at 8:00 a.m. on May 27, driven by five core demands, including:
- Addressing injustices faced by health sciences graduates
- Resolving issues related to professional promotions
Chanaka Dharmawickrama, General Secretary of JCPSM, had earlier warned that the strike would be indefinite if authorities failed to meet these demands. He also confirmed that other trade unions in the Supplementary Medical Service had indicated their willingness to join the strike if necessary.
Despite the temporary suspension, union leaders stress that further action remains on the table should their demands not be adequately addressed by the authorities in the coming days.
