Independent Ceylon Teachers Union

December 08, 2008

Dear Comrades,

Protest Against Long Standing Salary Anomalies

As one of the leading trade unions in the education sector, we, The Independent Ceylon Teachers Union, along other trade unions on the island were fighting against a long-standing salary anomaly that affects some 200,000 teachers. For the past ten years we have appealed to the highest authorities against this. But since there was no positive response we had to fight for change with street demonstrations, sick-note campaigns, a boycott of government exams and also a one-day general strike. Still our demands have not been met.

The ruling party of Sri Lanka has now resorted to legal action, filing a case with the Supreme Court. They are demanding an amount of LKR100,000 for bail.

Under these circumstances, we appeal for your international solidarity in our fight against this grave injustice

In comradeship,

SARATH KAHAGALLA,

General Secretary,

Independent Ceylon Teachers Union

Donate to Sri Lankan Trade Unions!