Electricity trade unions say they will engage in a strike today (22), by applying sick leave, to protest the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill.
At a joint press conference held yesterday in Colombo, union representatives stated that representatives of 28 trade unions will stage a protest today in front of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) headquarters.
The Supreme Court recently informed the Speaker that certain provisions in the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill presented to Parliament by the government require a two-thirds majority and a public referendum for approval.
Accordingly, the government plans to incorporate the necessary amendments during the committee stage of the bill.
The second reading debate on the electricity reform bill is scheduled to take place the day after tomorrow. (Newswire)