Colombo (News 1st): The trade union action launched by the Government Midwives in the North Western Province on the 26th of this month based on several demands continues.

The President of the Government Midwives Association Devika Kodituwakku stated that the trade union action will continue as the demands of the union are yet not resolved.

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