Unprotected railway gatemen go on island wide strike

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The keepers of unprotected railway gates would be on strike from this morning, urging a wage hike, their collective said.

The Organizer of the Collective of Keepers of Unprotected Railway Crossing Gates R.B. Ashoka Bandara said the monthly allowance of Rs.7, 500 was not enough for them and therefore it should be increased up to Rs.12, 500.

“The silence maintained by the Government had made us them to go ahead with an island wide strike,” he said.

“Further, the job security should also be ensured,” he said.

According to sources a total of 2,061 railway gatemen are taking part in the strike. There are 687 unprotected railway crossings in the country. (Dayarathne Abogama)

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ANTON Sunday, 31 July 2016 11:47 AM

SOON OUR COCONUT PLUCKERS ALSO WILL GO ON STRIKE.

someone Sunday, 31 July 2016 01:34 PM

make them automatic via DM Android App

Ama Sunday, 31 July 2016 02:52 PM

these keepers really earn a small wage. So they deserve some increment soon.

jolly bird Sunday, 31 July 2016 05:14 PM

WAGE INCREASE FOR SLEEPIN via DM Android App

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