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Railway unions launch 48-hour strike over management dispute
Sri Lanka's Joint Railway Trade Unions will begin a two-day strike from midnight today in protest against administrative actions by the General Manager of Railways. The industrial action is expected to involve 26 trade unions representing key railway personnel.
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The Joint Railway Trade Unions confirmed they will proceed with the planned 48-hour strike beginning at midnight on September 16, citing concerns over the General Manager's administrative decisions. The industrial action represents a significant show of solidarity across the railway sector, with 26 unions expected to participate in the work stoppage.
Among the unions backing the strike are those representing railway drivers, controllers, and station masters—positions critical to daily railway operations. The decision to proceed with the action follows escalating tensions between management and unions over governance and workplace matters within the railways.
The strike is anticipated to disrupt train services across the country during the two-day period. Commuters and freight services are likely to be significantly affected as the unions press their demands for a review of the General Manager's recent administrative actions.
The unions have indicated they are prepared to take further action if their concerns are not addressed through dialogue with railway management and relevant authorities.