September 04, Colombo (LNW): Electricity sector employees across Sri Lanka are set to commence a coordinated work-to-rule campaign from midnight tonight, in opposition to what they describe as an imposed and unjust restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).
The industrial action, backed by several unions representing technical and engineering staff within the CEB, is aimed at pressuring authorities to reconsider the ongoing reforms, which workers claim are being implemented without adequate consultation or transparency.
Kosala Abeysinghe, President of the CEB Technical Engineers’ Union, confirmed that the protest will unfold in a phased manner, beginning with employees strictly adhering to official job descriptions and refraining from performing any additional or discretionary tasks.
According to union representatives, the restructuring process has proceeded without proper stakeholder engagement, leaving staff uncertain about job security, future roles, and the broader impact on national energy management.
Union leaders have made it clear that unless the government initiates meaningful dialogue and addresses their concerns, the protest will escalate.
