Several nurses’ unions commence strike - NewsRadio

The all-island trade union action launched by several nurses’ unions is currently underway at state hospitals.The Public Services United Nurses Union commenced the trade union action at seven this morning.

Chairman of the Union Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera said discussions were held with Minister of Health Dr. Rajitha Senarathne over the demands put forth by the Union.

Ananda Thera noted the trade union action will be launched as the Health Ministry has failed to implement the actions agreed during the discussion.

Meanwhile the Government Nursing Officers Association said it does not have any involvement with the ongoing trade union action.

Speaking to NewsRadio Chairman of the Association Saman Rathnapriya said the Association initiated many projects for the development of the nursing service.

Rathnapriya noted the Association has granted a period of two weeks for the government to address its concerns adding failing to do so would result in the conduct of a trade union action.