By Newswire Editorial
Development Officers across Sri Lanka have launched an islandwide sick leave campaign today (09) over several demands, with the trade union action expected to disrupt operations at several government institutions.
General Secretary of the All Ceylon Development Officers’ Association, Anuradha Seneviratne, said the campaign has been organised by an alliance of 12 trade unions representing the Central Government and all nine provincial councils, including the Northern and Eastern Provinces.
He warned that the absence of Development Officers could affect internal operations at ministries, departments, provincial councils, accounts and land divisions, offices for the registration of persons, and immigration and emigration offices.
Seneviratne pointed out that Development Officers are responsible for a significant portion of administrative work at these institutions, and their failure to report for duty could disrupt services.
He further stated that the trade unions are seeking discussions with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and relevant ministers, including the Ministers of Public Administration and Rural Development, to address their demands.
Seneviratne warned that the unions are prepared to launch stronger trade union action if the authorities fail to provide a reasonable opportunity for discussions and address their concerns.
He added that preparations are already underway for further trade union action if their demands remain unresolved. (Newswire)