Over 72 trade unions representing health workers have declared their intention to initiate an island-wide strike starting at 6:30 a.m. tomorrow. The focal point of contention driving this action revolves around the protracted dispute regarding the Disturbance, Availability, and Transport (DAT) allowance.
Despite pledges from the upper echelons of government, including assurances of dialogue upon the President's return from official overseas engagements, healthcare workers remain disheartened by the perceived lack of meaningful engagement. Trade union representatives assert that despite the President's reentry into the country, substantive discussions on their demands have yet to materialize, intensifying frustrations among healthcare professionals.
However, amidst this broad movement, the All Ceylon Nurses' Union, recognized as a significant stakeholder within the healthcare sphere, has opted to abstain from participating in the forthcoming strike action.
