Striking health workers fired

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The Health Ministry today decided to terminate the services of the minor staff of the Colombo National Hospital (CNH) who refrained from attending to their assigned duties after reporting for duty following an ultimatum given by Health Secretary Dr. Nihal Jayatilaka yesterday.The minor staff was on a trade union action after a colleague was transferred following a disciplinary inquiry by the Public Services Commission (PSC).

He had been found guilty on misconduct committed two years ago.

The Health Ministry yesterday gave an ultimatum to the workers to report for duty or to face discontinuation.(SAJ)

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