Case No 2519 (Sri Lanka) - Complaint date: 27-SEP-06

The Health Services Trade Union Alliance — the Free Trade Zone and General Services Employees Union — the Jathika Sewaka Sangamaya — the Suhada Waraya Sewaka Sangamaya — the United Federation of Labour — the Union of Post and Telecommunication Officers — the Dumriya Podhu Sewaka Sahayogitha Vurthiya Samithiya supported by — the International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers’ Federation (ITGLWF) and — the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)

Allegations

The complainants allege that the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) refused to negotiate wage increment issues, despite several attempts by the complainants to compel negotiations, including a peaceful “work to rule” action in which 14 trade unions participated. They also allege the filing of a complaint by a third party unconnected to collective bargaining and judicial intervention restricting the right to strike of trade unions

Case No 2519 (Sri Lanka) - Complaint date: 27-SEP-06

Allegations

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