Sri Lanka Railway Unions Announce 48-Hour Strike Over Administration Concerns

Twenty-four trade unions representing the Department of Railways are set to launch a 48-hour strike on September 17 and 18. The unions cite arbitrary administration by the General Manager of Railways and alleged suppression of trade union officials as primary reasons for the action. They also protest a perceived deterioration of railway services, which they claim leads to constant passenger inconvenience, including delays and overcrowding. The unions are specifically demanding the removal of the General Manager and an end to disciplinary actions against a union leader.