ÇEB unions reject gazette

TRADE UNION ACTION TO CONTINUE OVER CONSUMER RIGHTS: CEWU Union calls for another round of discussions with the govt. and CEB employees to resolve issues

- By CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA

Ceylon Electricity Workers' Union (CEWU) General Secretary Prabath Priyantha has warned the government that the union does not recognise the extraordinary gazette declaring all electricity-related services as essential.

He said the trade union action will continue until justice is ensured for CEB consumers.

Speaking to the Daily Mirror, he said all senior officials of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will no longer be responsible to the Minister, Ministry Secretary, General Manager, or Chairman, effective immediately, following their withdrawal from the reorganisation and procurement committees last night. This situation will continue until Wednesday (24), with discussions planned today on further actions beyond that date. He emphasised that the union’s efforts should not be seen as a sign of weakness or a waste of time.