Ports Authority work-to-rule ends

The Ports Authority Trade Union Alliance of the Ports Authority have agreed to end their work-to-rule action immediately following successful discussions with the Authorities.

An agreement was reached between the trade unions and authorities, to increase the basic salary by Rs.1,000 and allowances by Rs. 2,000. This increase will come to effect from January 2010, with the arrears for November and December paid alongside.