72 health trade unions have launched a strike from 6.30 on Thursday (01) morning.
Co-convener of the Health Trade Union Alliance Ravi Kumudesh said the health unions joined the strike demanding that the Rs.35,000 allowance granted to doctors be given to them as well.
The government did not respond to their demands despite a strike being launched on a previous occasion as well.
The All Ceylon Nurses’ Union has reached a decision to refrain from supporting today’s strike action.
This was confirmed by its Chairman Ravindra Kahandawarachchi on Wednesday (31) afternoon, while speaking to media after visiting the Malwathu Maha Viharaya.