January 24, Colombo (LNW): The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has taken steps against employees who participated in recent protests against the restructuring of the board. According to Deputy General Manager Noel Priyantha, the CEB has sent letters seeking explanations to nearly 10,000 employees who reported sick leave and took part in the protests. Further actions will be determined based on the responses received from the employees.
In response to the protests, the services of 66 employees have already been suspended by the CEB. The protests were organized in opposition to the restructuring measures being implemented within the Electricity Board.
Ranjan Jayalal, Convenor of the United Trade Union Front of the C.E.B, has expressed strong opposition to the actions taken by the CEB. He warned of strict measures against what he perceives as the repression of employees who participated in the protests.
