University non-academic staff strike to intensify this week

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The strike launched by the university non-academic staff entered its 13th day. Ministry of Higher Education states that another discussion will be held this week to solve the issues of the university non-academic staff. It's secretary M.M.P.K Mayadunne noted that last Friday's discussion with the President's Secretary ended without an agreement. He stated that accordingly another discussion will be held with the subject minister within this week to solve the issue. Dhammika S. Priyantha, Co-Chairman of the University Joint Trade Union Committee noted that the strike will be intensified this week as the issues were not addressed.