AMS wants concrete solution for salary anomalies, writes to Health Minister

While saying that the ongoing trade union move by health workers to declare a continuous strike is ill timed and somewhat selfish at this critical juncture, the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) stressed importance of working for long lasting solution in correcting salary anomalies.
 
In a letter addressed to Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, the AMS the ongoing health sector trade union action has made the poorest of the poor absolutely helpless. 

"In the recent past, the government has succumbed to trade union pressure granting certain public servants monetary and other perks. These ad-hoc decisions have opened avenues for various groups to fight for their claims. If this continues in the same direction, all powerful trade unions will be claiming for various demands leading the nation into chaos," the letter emphasised.

"It is imperative for Government to work for a long lasting solution in correcting salary anomalies in conformity with the national policy and through National pay Commission giving due consideration to educational and professional qualifications," it added.