Water board employees go on strike

Water board employees go on strike

February 5, 2018   10:32 am

Employees of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) have decided to engage in a strike based on a number of issues.

Co- Convener of National Water Supply and Drainage Board Joint Trade Union, Upali Ratnayake stated that the strike action will be held from today (05) until February 07, island-wide.

The decision was taken due to the failure of discussions held with the Minister, he said.

The NWSDB employees engaged in a token strike action on January 28 based on salary issues.

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