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<blockquote data-quote="lkdood" data-source="post: 5848126" data-attributes="member: 92282"><p>What is this joke? These people will not be satisfied with any offer. They just want to help their power hungry god fathers in UNP JVP alliance. It is speciaaly disgusting to note that these institutions are the best-paid govt. corporations. One can understand a salary increase demand from a less-paid govt. servant. Here it is no the case. Will JVP take the country back to 1988-89 period.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: Siri</span> </p><p> I think,govt has met demands reasonably well under conditions of global recession n situation of growing unemployment in the country.Still, if these workers strike,then it's politically motivated.Shame on our politicians.We should see country move forward after prolonged war.Unpatriotic,selfish,money greedy politicians are a curse on our country.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: Mushi</span> </p><p> They don't trust the Minister ? Probably yes, going by what happened in the recent past. </p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: ALIBI</span> </p><p> Maybe the trade unions concerned are privy to the conditions under which the IMF has granted funds. I suppose they must also be wondering why have only the forces personnel been granted a salary increase effective immediately!</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: JP</span> </p><p> These Trade unions are not chasing a Salary Hike. they are driven by political agenda and it is very clear to all.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: lionheart</span> </p><p> These people should be shown the JRJ Path. Let them go and ask the value of their leg from a disabled soldier who has lost them at war for the country. Look at the country country not the belly. After all these guys are among the highest paid state institutions. then what about others like teachers, doctors, police & army and so on is going to strike. These are all political agendas run by a few selfish lot. </p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: aj</span> </p><p> Is this increase for the "hard work" or "hardly working" in the past. </p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: Fathima</span> </p><p> JVP wants to go ahead with the strike!!! Even govt promised 30% increase they'll go ahead with d strike due to Political agenda!!!!</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: sanjeewa</span> </p><p> This is the real testing time of the goverment leadership.Do not give in to strikers.If they struck despite the goverment assurance then dont grant any thing.Deploy the tri forces to all effected areas and arrest all trouble makers and punish them.Accuire their property to government.This is worse than terrorism. </p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: ajith</span> </p><p> Mejority of Sri Lankans are time savers and they forget past very quickly. Democracy will not work in SL</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: Asoka Lelwala</span> </p><p> The Govt. has agreed to give a 22PC salary increase whic is almost 1/4th the salary. However the workers like the masses do not trust the Govt. anymore as they keep on changing their stand at every turn.- Ramzeel</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: Ramzeel</span> </p><p> UNP/JVP's hidden agenda is now exposed. Nothing to do with workers rights, a mere ploy to fool the innocent workers by buying the union leaders with wine women & dance for their political master's wishes. Govt should have the courage to do what JRJ did in the eighties & sack all workers who dare strike in spite of this enormous salary increase they have been offered.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: mohandev</span> </p><p> If they cant accept 22% increment, best option is put the Army and continue the daily work, we cant let the country down any more, because of few trade union people. </p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: Deshan</span> </p><p> Only way to control these trade union hijackers is - Military Rule, they are hijacking innocent civilians for nothing</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: BK Perera</span> </p><p> From where is the government finding this money suddenly?This will make all sectors to work to rule.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: christine</span> </p><p> I think the gov is giving broken promises to the innocent workers saying they will increse the salary by january.According my knowldge there will be a day the govermant want abale to pay a singel rupee to gov workers as a salary because of the gov correptions</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: Dr wicky-Uk</span> </p><p> STILL WE CALL THIS PANIC BUYING ? </p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: Risanka</span> </p><p> Government workers in SL always work to rule (except armed forces). When they say work to rule, they mean that they are not going to do any work at all. Their salary should not be paid for these 3 days, and the essential services should be provided for the general public with the help of SL Armed forces. Its unfair that general public has to suffer due to these terrorist trade unions.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: Kiri Aththa</span> </p><p> Government workers in SL always work to rule (except armed forces). When they say work to rule, they mean that they are not going to do any work at all. Their salary should not be paid for these 3 days, and the essential services should be provided for the general public with the help of SL Armed forces. Its unfair that general public has to suffer due to these political trade unions.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: Kiri Aththa</span> </p><p> Presidnet Mahinda has more to lean form JRJ and Premadasa. What happened to much boasted government and semi government service?. Where are the SLFP trade unionists that supported President Mahinda?. It is pity that bloated government service take it very inefficient government on ransom.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: Jayamanna</span> </p><p> Sounds a bit unfair to me. I will remember you at next election. </p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: Ravi</span> </p><p> 22% that is crazy! Get rid off all these old people and bring in fresh. We pay for these people's salaries and they hold us for ransom. Get rid of them all and ban these stupid unions. Fine developing nation we are.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: just Another Citizen</span> </p><p> That is the way to go. Even if President gives 10 thousand ruppee increase we must strike. This must be use to topple Rajapakse governement. We urge strong UNP party members to topple Ranila and group too. When SB comes to power in next general election, there must be a strong team in UNP to take leadership of this country. Time for both actions.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: Strong Party Member</span> </p><p> 22% salary hike. Budu ammo...for not doing anything...</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: nanda</span> </p><p> SO ACTUALLY THEY DON'T SEEK ANY SALARY HIKE. PLEASE SEND THEM ALL HOME LIKE GREAT JRJ DID.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: marion</span> </p><p> Privatize them all. Making petty little issues.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: Sri lankan</span> </p><p> Political dramas just started in Sri Lanka in wake of Election.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <span style="color: gray">Posted By: aleem</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lkdood, post: 5848126, member: 92282"] What is this joke? These people will not be satisfied with any offer. They just want to help their power hungry god fathers in UNP JVP alliance. It is speciaaly disgusting to note that these institutions are the best-paid govt. corporations. One can understand a salary increase demand from a less-paid govt. servant. Here it is no the case. Will JVP take the country back to 1988-89 period. [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: Siri[/COLOR] I think,govt has met demands reasonably well under conditions of global recession n situation of growing unemployment in the country.Still, if these workers strike,then it's politically motivated.Shame on our politicians.We should see country move forward after prolonged war.Unpatriotic,selfish,money greedy politicians are a curse on our country. [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: Mushi[/COLOR] They don't trust the Minister ? Probably yes, going by what happened in the recent past. [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: ALIBI[/COLOR] Maybe the trade unions concerned are privy to the conditions under which the IMF has granted funds. I suppose they must also be wondering why have only the forces personnel been granted a salary increase effective immediately! [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: JP[/COLOR] These Trade unions are not chasing a Salary Hike. they are driven by political agenda and it is very clear to all. [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: lionheart[/COLOR] These people should be shown the JRJ Path. Let them go and ask the value of their leg from a disabled soldier who has lost them at war for the country. Look at the country country not the belly. After all these guys are among the highest paid state institutions. then what about others like teachers, doctors, police & army and so on is going to strike. These are all political agendas run by a few selfish lot. [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: aj[/COLOR] Is this increase for the "hard work" or "hardly working" in the past. [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: Fathima[/COLOR] JVP wants to go ahead with the strike!!! Even govt promised 30% increase they'll go ahead with d strike due to Political agenda!!!! [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: sanjeewa[/COLOR] This is the real testing time of the goverment leadership.Do not give in to strikers.If they struck despite the goverment assurance then dont grant any thing.Deploy the tri forces to all effected areas and arrest all trouble makers and punish them.Accuire their property to government.This is worse than terrorism. [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: ajith[/COLOR] Mejority of Sri Lankans are time savers and they forget past very quickly. Democracy will not work in SL [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: Asoka Lelwala[/COLOR] The Govt. has agreed to give a 22PC salary increase whic is almost 1/4th the salary. However the workers like the masses do not trust the Govt. anymore as they keep on changing their stand at every turn.- Ramzeel [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: Ramzeel[/COLOR] UNP/JVP's hidden agenda is now exposed. Nothing to do with workers rights, a mere ploy to fool the innocent workers by buying the union leaders with wine women & dance for their political master's wishes. Govt should have the courage to do what JRJ did in the eighties & sack all workers who dare strike in spite of this enormous salary increase they have been offered. [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: mohandev[/COLOR] If they cant accept 22% increment, best option is put the Army and continue the daily work, we cant let the country down any more, because of few trade union people. [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: Deshan[/COLOR] Only way to control these trade union hijackers is - Military Rule, they are hijacking innocent civilians for nothing [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: BK Perera[/COLOR] From where is the government finding this money suddenly?This will make all sectors to work to rule. [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: christine[/COLOR] I think the gov is giving broken promises to the innocent workers saying they will increse the salary by january.According my knowldge there will be a day the govermant want abale to pay a singel rupee to gov workers as a salary because of the gov correptions [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: Dr wicky-Uk[/COLOR] STILL WE CALL THIS PANIC BUYING ? [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: Risanka[/COLOR] Government workers in SL always work to rule (except armed forces). When they say work to rule, they mean that they are not going to do any work at all. Their salary should not be paid for these 3 days, and the essential services should be provided for the general public with the help of SL Armed forces. Its unfair that general public has to suffer due to these terrorist trade unions. [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: Kiri Aththa[/COLOR] Government workers in SL always work to rule (except armed forces). When they say work to rule, they mean that they are not going to do any work at all. Their salary should not be paid for these 3 days, and the essential services should be provided for the general public with the help of SL Armed forces. Its unfair that general public has to suffer due to these political trade unions. [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: Kiri Aththa[/COLOR] Presidnet Mahinda has more to lean form JRJ and Premadasa. What happened to much boasted government and semi government service?. Where are the SLFP trade unionists that supported President Mahinda?. It is pity that bloated government service take it very inefficient government on ransom. [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: Jayamanna[/COLOR] Sounds a bit unfair to me. I will remember you at next election. [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: Ravi[/COLOR] 22% that is crazy! Get rid off all these old people and bring in fresh. We pay for these people's salaries and they hold us for ransom. Get rid of them all and ban these stupid unions. Fine developing nation we are. [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: just Another Citizen[/COLOR] That is the way to go. Even if President gives 10 thousand ruppee increase we must strike. This must be use to topple Rajapakse governement. We urge strong UNP party members to topple Ranila and group too. When SB comes to power in next general election, there must be a strong team in UNP to take leadership of this country. Time for both actions. [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: Strong Party Member[/COLOR] 22% salary hike. Budu ammo...for not doing anything... [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: nanda[/COLOR] SO ACTUALLY THEY DON'T SEEK ANY SALARY HIKE. PLEASE SEND THEM ALL HOME LIKE GREAT JRJ DID. [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: marion[/COLOR] Privatize them all. Making petty little issues. [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: Sri lankan[/COLOR] Political dramas just started in Sri Lanka in wake of Election. [IMG]http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/img/dm_comment.gif[/IMG] [COLOR=gray]Posted By: aleem[/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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