State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe says discussions will be held today to find solutions to the concerns raised by healthcare workers.
The State Minister announced that discussions will be held today with Minister of Health Ramesh Pathirane in this regard.
Meanwhile, the Tri-Forces have been deployed at several state hospitals to assist with hospital operations.
The Tri-Forces have been mobilized at the hospitals due to the islandwide token strike launched by healthcare sector employees.
The healthcare workers from 72 trade unions, excluding doctors, launched the 24-hour strike at 06.30 am today.
The strike has been launched demanding that the Rs. 35,000 Disturbance, Availability & Transport (DAT) allowance provided only for doctors be granted to them as well.
It is reported that Health Minister Ramesh Pathirane has invited the trade unions engaged in the token strike for a discussion today.
The healthcare workers’ Trade Unions have warned that they will launch an indefinite strike action if the authorities exert undue influence. (NewsWire)