Drastic falls in the numbers of doctors and health workers have led to huge workloads for the remaining workforce, who are already severely burdened with higher taxes, inflation and cuts in allowances and overtime.
The Socialist Equality Party condemns the witch hunt of Dr Sanjeewa and demands the dropping of all charges and his immediate and unconditional reinstatement.
“This repression is just a rehearsal because the government knows the working class will stand up against its austerity policies even more widely in the future” Gampola hospital worker.
The government’s lockdown is another desperate measure to deal with extreme shortages of fuel and other basic needs produced by worsening collapse of the economy.
Facing growing anger among members over the continuous rejection of their demands, the unions have been compelled to call stoppages again, but only to beg for a deal with the government.