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Laws should be introduced to take stern action against trade unionists who resort to strikes by crippling essential services and leaving the lives of innocent people in danger, Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardane said today.
He told Parliament that some trade union leaders with political objectives had launched a strike to create an anti-government force.
"Health service of any country is an essential service. There should be laws curbing strikes in sectors related to essential services. People are dying without medicine. Everyone cannot afford to seek treatment in private hospitals," he said.
The Minister said they understand the right of trade unions to take trade union actions and added that there should be a proper way for that.
"Covid-19 pandemic, dengue and a mysterious virus fever are spreading in the country at present. It is wrong to engage in strike at this juncture. They are fishing in troubled waters," he said.
He urged justice minister Ali Sabry to bring in laws to take action against unreasonable strikes in essential service sectors.
Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella said Trade union rights had been accepted by the law and added that of the government should pass laws in Parliament if they wanted to change it. (Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera)
Dee Thursday, 10 February 2022 06:01 PM
We also need laws to prevent pickpockets and chain snatchers being elected to office by people's popular vote!
Arnold Thursday, 10 February 2022 06:01 PM
Bring a law to permit only decent people with no criminal record, to stand for elections.
Mizaru Thursday, 10 February 2022 06:20 PM
When the Yahapalanaya this same unions harassed the then government. It was with the blessings of Ali Baba and this thieves. Now getting it back in one instalment.
Pematilaka Thursday, 10 February 2022 06:25 PM
Please Bring !
Damian Friday, 11 February 2022 09:57 AM
Law needs to implemented first before incorporating new laws, Politicians need to be taken to task for their action
Roshan samarathunga Friday, 11 February 2022 01:29 PM
Lovely dress code . He needs to modernise himself when he comes to the parliament
Man Friday, 11 February 2022 02:41 PM
Unreasonable for the SLPP government? Otherwise, no issue as one Law and one country.
Buddhist Friday, 11 February 2022 06:09 PM
First bring laws against bad-mouthing politicians.
Kps Friday, 11 February 2022 08:43 PM
If the Law had been in your early years of your life, by now you would be enjoying some prison meals.
Ranaweera Saturday, 12 February 2022 01:46 PM
Drastic laws to punish gold chain snatching ruffians must be enacted very soon.
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