The Public Health Inspectors’ Union (PHIU) has launched a two-day strike from today (30), putting forward several demands.
The PHIU is to engage in the island-wide strike action today and Tomorrow (31).
Meanwhile, several state sector and provincial public service trade unions are also set to launch an island-wide protest campaign at 12.00 noon today, with Development officers, Management Service Officers, Grama Niladhari officers, Samurdhi officers, Office Services and other employees of the Provincial Public Service sector expected to participate.
The protest campaign has been planned calling for either an allowance of Rs. 20,000, or an increase of wages through the 2024 Budget.
