The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) has decided to launch a one-day islandwide strike today (30), demanding solutions to several issues affecting the State university system.

FUTA General Secretary, Senior Lecturer Charudaththe Illangasinghe, said that the trade union action would be carried out across all State universities, alongside a protest march planned for today.

The action comes amid concerns over the shortage of academic staff, excessive workloads on existing staff and inadequate physical facilities at State universities.

Illangasinghe said the strike and protest march were intended to draw public attention to the challenges facing the State university system.