INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the trade union actions by healthcare professionals cannot be justified, considering that the
largest salary increase in history granted by a government without any demands or pressure from professional associations has already been
implemented.The President made these remarks during a meeting held today (19) at the Presidential Secretariat with the Public Services
initiative aims to enhance the efficiency of the public service, attract skilled professionals, and ensure the sustainability of the sector,
he said.The President stated that salaries have been increased under six key categories in the budget
These include a minimum increase of Rs
15,000 in the basic salary, an increment in overtime and holiday allowances, an 80% increase in salary increments, an upward revision of
pension benefits in line with the revised total salary, and an increase in the taxable income threshold.Officials from the PSUNU expressed
their appreciation for the salary increments, highlighting that they have been well received by a significant portion of the public sector
address these issues, the statement said.The meeting was attended by the Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Chief Sanganayaka of
Western Province, the Chairman of PSUNU Ven
Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr
Nalinda Jayatissa, Secretary to the President Dr
Nandika Sanath Kumanayake along with several officials from the PSUNU.--PMD
