CEB ‘work-to-rule’ campaign enters second day

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The ‘work-to-rule’ trade union action launched by employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) in protest against the government’s plan to divide the institution into four entities continued for the second consecutive day today (6).

Chairman of the CEB Technicians’ Union, Kosala Abeysinghe, said that none of the employees have agreed to the voluntary compensation scheme introduced under the restructuring process.

He added that the trade union action will remain in effect until midnight on the 15th as part of its first phase.

“This campaign was initiated in response to the government’s irresponsible approach towards restructuring the CEB. We also held discussions with the Minister yesterday, but they failed to produce a satisfactory outcome,” Abeysinghe said.

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CEB restructure is vital for lower prices Saturday, 06 September 2025 01:50 PM

CEB must have layoffs as needed to make company more efficient. The UNP, SLPP, and SJB unions are the problem.

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Hule Saturday, 06 September 2025 08:07 PM

The union leader who protested against privatisation and pledged to safe guard CEB under the previous regime is silent now right!

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Iwazaru Saturday, 06 September 2025 02:31 PM

So until now they did not work to rule. That is the root cause for the loss at the CEB.

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Ranjit Raymond Saturday, 06 September 2025 05:52 PM

Public should not pay for losses at CEB For poor administration and productivity.

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R Navaratnam Sunday, 07 September 2025 04:22 AM

CEB Union must know reforms are necessary to serve the citizens / tax payers better. Work to rue is fine; but ensure your members do not purposely inconvenience the people and industries. Current administration shall also consider armed forces to fill any vacuum left by this work to rule..

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Ishara karunaratne Sunday, 07 September 2025 04:16 PM

CEB wants to continue the old system where their cost of corruption and mismanagement is borne by the consumers (through increased electricity charges) and tax payers (by funding for accumulated losses and financial support by government and government banks). This institution has failed to establish sustainable energy policy for future. In spite of these critical forms of mismanagement and being a burden on the people, the management and employees expect highest pay and high annual bonuses. So they want that system to continue.

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