The trade union action initiated by more than 15 teachers and principals’ trade unions continued for the third day yesterday (14). When contacted by The Morning, CTU President Priyantha Fernando said that the release of the group of activists including Stalin was only one of their demands. Therefore, we will further engage in trade union action until a reasonable solution is given,” he explained. We will continue trade union action until the other demands are met,” he noted. Teachers’ and principals trade unions had decided to withdraw from all online teaching activities from 12 July until further notice in protest over the arrest of a group of trade unionists and student activists including Stalin.

Source: The Nation July 14, 2021 18:56 UTC