The Transport and Highways Ministry has expressed their displeasure over the sudden train strike launched by the Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU).
A communiqué by the Ministry states that the strike was launched based on two demands – promoting Station Masters every 05 years and halting measures for new recruitments.
The communiqué further noted that Cabinet approval was granted at the beginning of this year for 909 recruitments to the Railways Department, which included 106 new Station Master positions.
Accordingly, the Ministry expressed its dissatisfaction over the sudden strike as steps had already been taken to address their demands.
The Ministry also raised doubts whether the union might be attempting to pursue other objectives by launching such a strike, thereby inconveniencing the public.The Ministry further notes that they would not hesitate to take all necessary measures to intervene and ensure the smooth railway operations.
