Federation of University Teachers Association strike enters 12th day, cripples university activities

University activities have been crippled due to the strike action launched by the Federation of University Teachers' Associations against the new tax policy of the government.

The strike is on for the 12th consecutive day.

Chairman of the Federation of University Teachers' Association Professor Shyama Banneheka told News 1st that the strike will go ahead until solutions are provided to their issues.

In addition, the Trade Unions attached to the Ceylon Electricity Board and the National Water Supply and Drainage Board also launched a continuous strike against the government's new tag regime.

The Professionals Trade Union Collective said that they hope to discuss their demands with the President this week.

Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe, the spokesperson of the Government Medical Officers Association, has confirmed that there is no change to the trade union action in protest of the government's unfair tax policies.

He stated that a meeting with the President is expected to take place this week, following a letter from the Professionals Trade Union Collective, requesting such a meeting on or before March 22nd. 

This meeting is critical, and its outcome could determine the course of the ongoing trade union actions, he added.