Police obstacles cannot stop Development Officers’ agitation

THURSDAY, 12 MAY 2016

Nearly 16,000 Development officers serving in 332 Divisional Secretariats throughout the island carried out a massive agitation opposite Fort Railway Station today (12th) against slashing of their duties. The agitation had been organized by the Graduate Employees Union (GEU).

After the agitation they began a protest march to the Office of the Prime Minister but the march had to be abandoned due to police obstacles.

However, due to strong protests by the development officers an opportunity was given to several representatives to have a discussion with officials of the Prime Minister’s office and an agreement was reached to have another discussion in PM’s office tomorrow at 9.00 a.m.

Addressing the graduates present the General Secretary of Graduate Employees Union (GEU) Chandana Sooriyarachchi said just like they struggled to get employment for graduates at a time when graduates were unemployed, they would not hesitate to carry out another struggle against slashing of their duties. He said graduates are prepared for a general strike if authorities do not find solutions for their issues.