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Tag: railway strike

Railway trade unions ready for an indefinite strike from 12th
LOCALTOP STORY

Railway trade unions ready for an indefinite strike from 12th

The Railway Technical Service Trade Union Committee says they are ready to launch an indefinite railway strike from the 12th…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/06/201806/06/2018
Train drivers are getting paid over Rs. 200,000 – why are they asking for more?
LOCAL

Train drivers are getting paid over Rs. 200,000 – why are they asking for more?

The Railways Trade Union Strike is still going on for the 6th consecutive day. On a normal day, Train services…

byFaraz Shauketaly13/12/2017
President requests striking railway workers to return to work
LOCAL

President requests striking railway workers to return to work

President Maithripala Sirisena has requested all workers engaging in the railway strike action to report for work, taking into consideration…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/12/2017
Train Strike: Is ‘risking the children’s future’ the right thing to do?
LOCAL

Train Strike: Is ‘risking the children’s future’ the right thing to do?

The Railways Trade Unions are carrying on with their strike defying all orders issued by authorities. So far among the…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/12/2017

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