COLOMBO (News 1st); The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) has condemned the the government’s disingenuous and authoritarian approach to the teacher-principal struggle.

In a statement, FUTA noted that it has observed with dismay the deepening crisis of the teacher-principal trade union struggle.

FUTA affirmed its unconditional support to the just demands of teachers and principals and call upon the government to intervene in good faith and offer a just resolution to this issue that has now dragged on for over 90 days and threatens to jeopardize the entire primary and secondary education sectors of the country.

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