Public Sector Trade Union Action Escalates Across Sri Lanka 🚨

Public sector trade unions have intensified islandwide trade union actions over unresolved salary, allowance, and cadre demands, raising operational pressures within state services. • Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) Action: - Protest Planned: Demonstration outside Colombo National Hospital tomorrow (10 Nov) addressing critical shortages and financial pressures on healthcare personnel. - Financial & Taxation Concerns: Cites cancellation of tax-concession vehicle permits post-2022 crisis, higher income taxes, and a 33% reduction (one-third) in overtime and holiday allowances following the 2025 public sector salary revision. - Cadre Shortages: Active medical personnel under the Health Ministry stands at under 25,000. Cadre structures have not seen evidence-based revisions since 2015 despite expanding health infrastructure and services. - Budgetary Proposals: Proposals submitted in August for integration into the 2027 Budget remain unanswered. • Development Officers Action: - Islandwide Sick Leave: Joint Development Officers’ Association launched a nationwide "sick leave" campaign today following unaddressed grievances with state authorities.