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Grama niladharis get tough

10 May 2020

 Resort to TU action The grama niladhari unions have recommenced trade union action and refused to distribute the Rs. 5,000 vouchers to low-income families and vulnerable groups. Sri Lanka Eksath Grama Niladhari Union President Kamal Kithsiri charged that grama niladharis were being mistreated despite their dedicated service. He also said that the Samurdhi officers receiving a new bonus was an injustice. “We have been subject to criticism and insults despite our commitment to our duties. We have continued our work, including the distribution of the Rs. 5,000 allowance, at great risk to (our) lives and the lives of our loved ones. We are not asking for a cent more, but it is unfair for Samurdhi officers to receive incentives when they have only limited duties,” he said. He also noted that the previous government circular issue had still not been resolved and that they had decided to completely refrain from doing additional work that was not part of their official duties. “We have decided that we don’t need to risk our lives to do additional duties when we are not appreciated. We have been insulted and shamed, so much that some female officers resigned from their posts. We won’t be doing any additional duties, including the distribution of the Rs. 5,000 allowance,” Kithsiri said, adding that they would continue with their official duties as grama niladharis. Government Spokesman and former State Minister of Investment Promotion Keheliya Rambuwkella said that they had discussed the matter with unions and a solution would be found. “I spoke with union leaders as well. Prime Minister’s Secretary Gamini Senarath and Covid-19 Task Force Chief Basil Rajapaksa will meet with the unions and resolve the situation. I expect this will be resolved by 18 May,” Rambukwella said. By Skandha Gunasekara

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