Week-long railway strike called off

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The railway strike, which was launched seven-days ago, was called off by the railway employees today following a meeting held with the four-member ministerial committee.

The strike was launched by the trade unions of railway guards, station masters and engine drivers last Thursday over a number of issues including the alleged irregularities in the recruitment process of employees. (Chaturanga Pradeep)

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Tax Payer Wednesday, 13 December 2017 12:26 PM

So, who won? The ministerial committee, Essential services, President, or the Unions?

ti without Wednesday, 13 December 2017 04:06 PM

Country lost

Roman Wednesday, 13 December 2017 01:08 PM

Trade unions 1 - Government 0

ANTON Wednesday, 13 December 2017 01:41 PM

DON'T PAY THEM ONE WEEK SALARY.

Mandy Wednesday, 13 December 2017 01:43 PM

So was the govt wrong (because the union did not give in) and who was responsible for that wrongdoing and issue of unacceptable circulars. We cannot carry on like this with no one accountable for ANY wrong actions.

Dee Wednesday, 13 December 2017 02:16 PM

There goes the golden opportunity of sacking them and getting some proper staff on the job.

Rasheed Wednesday, 13 December 2017 03:01 PM

So, what is the meaning of essential services?

TSY Wednesday, 13 December 2017 03:10 PM

Big relief, thanks to minister Amunugama.

Anura Wednesday, 13 December 2017 03:12 PM

This is a good move by thinking about O/L exams

QUINTUS Wednesday, 13 December 2017 03:18 PM

This is the way how to rule country

Madeleine Nanayakara Wednesday, 13 December 2017 03:21 PM

Can GMOA call out all it's staff out of all hospitals ? Is it an essential service?

B.S. Don Freddy Wednesday, 13 December 2017 03:24 PM

Irregularities parallely solved.

saman Wednesday, 13 December 2017 04:03 PM

Unfortunately the government finally gives in, resulting in encouraging more strikes. Government seems to have no proper contingency plan or never seems to plan on that.Pusillanimity at its best. God help the poor commuters. Long live the good governance. .

Govinda Wednesday, 13 December 2017 07:45 PM

Recruit the strikers as new entrants. All past services should not to be considered when recruiting. Teach the strikers a lesson.

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