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University non-academic staff end trade union action

The university non-academic staff trade unions have decided to call off their 75-day strike from today. According to the trade unions, the decision was taken following discussions with the Chairman of the Unversity Grants Commission (UGC) Prof. Sampath Amaratunge and the Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha.  Non-academic employees from 17 universities and 19 joint post-graduate University non-academic staff end trade union action

University non-academic staff strike costs Govt Rs. 150 mn : State Minister

The strike action launched by university non-academic staff trade unions is costing the government a direct financial loss of around Rs. 150 million, State Minister of Higher Education Suren Raghavan said. He stated that authorities will engage in discussions with these unions currently on strike over various demands, adding that the government, including President Ranil University non-academic staff strike costs Govt Rs. 150 mn : State Minister