Fighting for a cause

Tony Friday, 28 September 2012 11:40 AM

Need to be better organised to overthrow a government. Better luck next time.

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nalaka Friday, 28 September 2012 11:47 AM

why not private universities will these people help those who cant get to the university because they didn't have the required marks from 1 or 2 points to get higher education

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Samaratunga Friday, 28 September 2012 12:09 PM

Salary is the only cause these lecturers are fighting for. everything else is a shield to protect from public anger.

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Rana Friday, 28 September 2012 12:55 PM

Yet another effort to start a struggle like "Arab Spring" in SL by defeated,bankrupt political parties. Few powerful INGO's funding this struggle. In UK, USA ,or in Europe a university student has to pay for each unit . I think government should introduce such a system to SL . Then the government no need to allocate money for universities and FUTA and IUSF can manage and administrate universities independently. And then no more marches,rallies or strikes .

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Dinesh Friday, 28 September 2012 01:54 PM

So you say that salary is the only thing they are fighting for. What about the demand for 6% of GDP for education? Is that something you cannot get behind and support? Given all the corruption and wastage, is 6% in the name of your country's future not a justifiable demand. As those who benefited from a free education system, I believe its everyone's duty to safeguard that privilege for future generations.

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sam Friday, 28 September 2012 02:07 PM

Go ahead bro......
you can win.... Wish you good luck!

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Bulast Monday, 01 October 2012 11:34 AM

asking 6% or more for the education is always, regardless of who ask that. Because education is the stength of a country which produces skilled work force and ntrepreneurs.
But in a way though I support the FUTA strike, I know these lecturers are rich in knowledge and cunning. I can honestly say they put the 6% GDP thing to cover up their personal demands and gather support from mass audience. Just think if they hadn't put the 6% thingy and just asked for salary raise you and me are not going to support.
They planned well.

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