opinionAt the time of writing, there are at least three ongoing strikes in the public sector. By Sandun JayawardanaAt the time of writing, there are at least three ongoing strikes in the public sector. The Government counters that it has already agreed to increase public sector salaries from next year as per recommendations of a special commission appointed to review salaries in the public sector. The Finance Ministry also acknowledges that 75,000 new employees have been recruited to the public service over the last four years. The report has questioned the efficiency of DOs, noting that the public service had ballooned with the enrolment of graduates as DOs.

Source: Sunday Times October 01, 2019 07:18 UTC