Railway unions call off token strike

Chaminda Perera

The Railway trade unions yesterday decided to suspend its 24 hour token strike which was to commence from today following a discussion with Tansport Minister Kumara Welgama and Ministry officials.

The trade unions decided to launch an island wide token strike as the authorities have failed to solve their issues related to salaries and grades of Railway employees.The trade union representatives who participated at the discussion with the Minister said their action is aimed at persuading the Salaries and Cadre Commission to come out with viable solution to their problems.

It was revealed at the meeting that the necessary information with regard to employees' salaries and their grades have been forwarded to the Salary and Cadre Commission by the Ministry.

They said that their action is not against the Minister nor the ministry officials. Transport Minister Kumara Welgama assured the TU representatives that the issues will be addressed.