The Joint Committee of Government Executive Officers initiated a two-day token strike today, citing various demands, including issues related to salaries. H. A. L. Udayasiri, the committee’s Chairman, announced plans for additional protests in Colombo later in the day, signaling a continued push for their demands.
Simultaneously, non-academic staff members across state universities have declared an indefinite strike from noon today. The union’s Secretary expressed frustration over authorities’ lack of response to their concerns despite repeated briefings, indicating a growing tension in the public sector regarding labor issues.