Head of university lecturers association receives threats

Lanka News Web
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Head of the Federation of University Teachers’ Association, Prof. Sampath Amaratunge said that regardless of the telephone threats received by him, the trade union action would continue without any hindrance and that it would continue till their demands are met.

Prof. Amaratunge said that a report on the salary issue has been submitted to the Higher Education Minister following a request made by the Minister and that the report is to be handed over to the Treasury. He said the Federation was now waiting for a request by the Treasury for a meeting on the matter.

However, he added that there is no change in the decision arrived at by the university teachers to withdraw from all voluntary work by August 16, if no positive measures are taken to address their demands.

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