The trade unions of all state and semi-state institutions will go on a one-day island-wide strike today (08), said the Co-Convener of the Trade Union Coordinating Center Udeni Dissanayake.
“As a trade union coordination center, the state, semi-state and private sectors have been called for a general strike. It is evident that the government does not listen to these demands of the people and continues to deceive the people and greedily retain their power. Therefore, we have called on all public servants to go on a one-day strike. Then, if there is any work that needs to be done by the entire people of this country through government offices, we appeal to them to refrain from coming to government offices. Because this is not a strike that oppresses ordinary people. We are also preparing for a massive protest at Lipton Circle. All trade unions are participating in this. We invite all working people in this country to join us in ousting this corrupt government. ”
Udeni Dissanayake stated this while briefing the media on the trade union action being taken today.
