Trade Union Alliance Calls for Protest Against Government in Colombo

The United Trade Union Front has called on workers and members of the public to join a protest against the government at Fort, Colombo, at 3.00 p.m. today (November 6).

Speaking at a media briefing organised by the United Trade Union Front, its convener, Ananda Palitha, said the trade union alliance had decided to stage the demonstration this afternoon, urging trade unions affiliated with all political parties to participate.

Palitha accused the government of suppressing workers despite coming to power on a pro-worker platform. He alleged that individuals currently serving in the government had previously supported protests against earlier administrations, including demonstrations involving doctors, railway drivers and other public sector employees.

He also claimed that academics, including professors and lecturers, were expressing their opposition to the government.

Commenting on electricity tariffs, Palitha questioned why electricity bills had not been reduced by 10 per cent the previous day, as he believed should have happened.

He urged workers and the public to gather at Fort at 3.00 p.m. to demonstrate their opposition to the government.