BY Buddhika SamaraweeraA number of trade unions representing several sectors have decided to launch islandwide trade union action tomorrow (14) and on Friday (16) in protest over the current Government’s alleged attempt to suppress trade unions and other civil activists. “This organisation is affiliated with a number of trade unions representing almost all sectors – government, semi-government, and private. Accordingly, several of these trade unions decided on 11 July to launch islandwide trade union action tomorrow and on 16 July,” he added. He also said that if the Government continues to implement this allegedly repressive programme, it would take steps to further embark on stricter trade union action. “A number of trade union actions are planned to be launched within this week and we will announce other trade union actions from time to time,” he added.

Source: The Nation July 12, 2021 18:00 UTC