Island-wide health strike continues amid government’s inaction

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Colombo, Feb 01 (Daily Mirror) - In the wake of the government failing to provide a concrete solution to their grievances, the health sector trade unions have decided to continue the island-wide strike till Friday (02 Feb.).

This was confirmed by Ravi Kumudesh, the Convenor of the Health Service Trade Unions.

The decision to extend the strike, according to Kumudesh, stems from the government's failure to grant reasonable allowances as granted to the doctors in the form of the Disturbance, Availability and Transport (DAT).

This announcement follows the launch of a comprehensive one-day strike across the nation this morning (01 Feb.) by a consortium of 72 health sector trade unions, urging immediate attention from the authorities.

Despite the widespread participation in the strike, notable exceptions include the doctors’ unions and the All Ceylon Nurses’ Union, which have chosen to distance themselves from the collective action.

Comments - 6

Johan Thursday, 01 February 2024 06:46 PM

This is something better than street protests Which results in water Canon ,tear gas etc.

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DOT Thursday, 01 February 2024 08:53 PM

Only poor will effect.

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Nimal Thursday, 01 February 2024 09:06 PM

Way to go. Do not let this sordid government heap tremendous burdens on the people and get away with it. If these allowances are given to most of the health sector employees, all other sectors, too, should agitate for their rights. We must not forget that this wretched government has made the people carry the burden of the horrendous financial frauds committed by the successive governments that ruled us, especially during the last two decades. Moreover, also do not forget the Central Bank heist committed in broad daylight. You know very well the three people behind it.

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Muthupara Thursday, 01 February 2024 09:42 PM

Central Bank heist committed why not put a Court Case or to recent Bribery and Fraud Commission if you have proof and evidence instead of speculation. This piece of sentence and statement is appearing all the time as only GOSSIP

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Eye opener Thursday, 01 February 2024 09:57 PM

Why not introduce two states in Sri Lanka. There will be competition and states will improve.

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a citizen Friday, 02 February 2024 07:03 AM

What do Sri Lankan citizens even pay these healthcare workers for? They're never working!

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