In the aftermath of a 24-hour postal trade union strike, the United Postal Trade Unions Front (UPTUF) has issued a stern warning, declaring their intention to initiate another nationwide trade union action on June 24 if their demands are not met by the Finance Ministry.
Speaking on behalf of the UPTUF, convener Chinthaka Bandara emphasized the urgency of their demands following a recent dialogue with the Additional Secretary of the Finance Ministry during the strike period.
Bandara highlighted that while assurances were made by the Ministry to address their grievances within a month, the absence of concrete commitments has left the union skeptical. Expressing distrust in verbal promises, Bandara underscored the need for tangible actions to fulfill their demands.
Central to their demands is the call for the immediate filling of over 6,000 existing vacancies within the postal service, a matter that has remained unresolved since 2018.
Bandara shed light on the plight of temporary staff, with approximately 500 individuals serving as acting service officers and another 1,200 as acting duty officers across the country. Despite their crucial roles, these temporary workers await permanent appointments, adding to the growing frustrations within the postal sector.
With a deadline set for June 24, the UPTUF has issued a clear ultimatum to the Ministry, signaling their preparedness to mobilize for another widespread strike if their concerns continue to go unaddressed.
