The Government Nursing Officers’ Association has announced a demonstration in front of government hospitals across the island today (27th) from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., protesting the “arbitrary cuts to allowances” in the 2025 Budget.
Vice President Nalaka Hettiarachchi assured that hospital operations will not be disrupted.
Meanwhile, Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) in the Eastern Province are staging a token strike by taking sick leave, protesting restrictions on overtime hours, according to PHIs Association President Upul Rohana.
Additionally, the Principal-Grade Officers’ Association has voiced disappointment over not receiving expected allowances in the 2025 Budget. The association’s President announced plans for a demonstration in Colombo soon.
