Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Several trade unions representing public service officers engaged in disaster relief activities have decided to temporarily halt their duties and commence trade union action from tomorrow (27).

The decision was announced in a joint statement issued by the All Island Disaster Relief Services Officials' Union, the Technical Officers' Trade Union Alliance and the Grama Niladhari Trade Unions.

The unions noted that 93 days have elapsed since the widespread devastation caused by Cyclone 'Ditwah', during which Disaster Relief Service Officers and Grama Niladharis have reportedly worked continuously, day and night, serving as the primary coordinators between the government and affected communities.

The statement further ...