CEB employees warn of immediate TU action

2026-02-10 - 04:19

Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) trade unions have warned that they will resort to trade union action without prior notice, if a date for the liquidation of the Ceylon CEB is announced in the Gazette without addressing their demands. According to reports, a letter signed by representatives of 24 CEB TUs has been sent to the Minister of Energy informing him of their position. The unions had earlier submitted a letter to the Minister on Jan. 12, setting out 08 demands and calling for steps to safeguard the rights of CEB employees. However, as no favourable response has been received, the unions have sent a further letter to the Minister yesterday (Feb. 09), reiterating those demands. The letter states that due to the failure of the authorities to provide acceptable solutions, the TUs have been left with no alternative but to launch TU action to secure their rights. Accordingly, the unions stress that 24 trade unions, including the Engineering Association, have decided to initiate strict TU action without further notice if the liquidation date of the CEB is gazetted without the relevant demands being met. Related News: Power grid at risk again?