Development Officers launch trade union action today

Development Officers across the island have decided to launch a trade union action by reporting sick leave today (09), citing several demands.

The General Secretary of the Joint Development Officers’ Association, Dhammika Munasinghe stated that although their demands had been brought to the attention of the authorities on several occasions, no action had been taken to address them.

He made these remarks while addressing a media briefing held in Colombo yesterday (08), confirming that the trade union action will take place today.