July 03, Colombo (LNW): The All Ceylon Health Trade Union Federation has declared Wednesday (03) as a national protest day. Chairman Samantha Koralearachchi announced that protests will be held at all hospitals nationwide at noon on Wednesday (03).
The protests are centered around six key demands: a five-day workweek for hospital staff, a stringent process for promotions and transfers, and a transport allowance. Koralearachchi stated that repeated requests for a discussion with Minister of Health Dr. Ramesh Pathirana over the past month have gone unanswered.
He urged authorities to address the issues faced by hospital staff, emphasizing the need for immediate attention to their demands.
