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    The Federation of University Teachers' Associations (FUTA) has called for a token strike on April 28th to protest the Sri Lankan government's failure to address the current economic crisis. FUTA will join protests with other trade unions representing state sector employees. They stand in solidarity with students and others calling for change. FUTA has organized 11 protest marches and demonstrations across the country starting at various times between 9:30am-2pm on April 28th. They request media coverage of these events to raise awareness of the economic and political crises facing Sri Lanka.

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    The Federation of University Teachers' Associations (FUTA) has called for a token strike on April 28th to protest the Sri Lankan government's failure to address the current economic crisis. FUTA will join protests with other trade unions representing state sector employees. They stand in solidarity with students and others calling for change. FUTA has organized 11 protest marches and demonstrations across the country starting at various times between 9:30am-2pm on April 28th. They request media coverage of these events to raise awareness of the economic and political crises facing Sri Lanka.

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    The Federation of University Teachers' Associations (FUTA) has called for a token strike on April 28th to protest the Sri Lankan government's failure to address the current economic crisis. FUTA will join protests with other trade unions representing state sector employees. They stand in solidarity with students and others calling for change. FUTA has organized 11 protest marches and demonstrations across the country starting at various times between 9:30am-2pm on April 28th. They request media coverage of these events to raise awareness of the economic and political crises facing Sri Lanka.

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    Federation of University Teachers’

    Associations
    FEDERATION OF Department of Marketing, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka
    UNIVERSITY TEACHERS'
    Tel. +94-77-2004911
    ASSOCIATIONS
    Reg. No. 8151 Email: secretaryfuta@gmail.com

    President: 27 April 2022


    Prof B.M.H.S.K. Bannehaka
    University of Peradeniya Notice of Token Strike and Request for Media Coverage to Protest March
    bmhsk@yahoo.com
    Tel: 0717804140
    The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA), in solidarity with other
    Secretary:
    Mr. Rohan Laksiri
    trade unions representing various state sector employees, has decided to call a token strike
    University of Ruhuna on Thursday, April 28th, 2022, to express our strong displeasure and dismay with the
    rohan@badm.ruh.ac.lk
    Tel: 077 200 4911 current government’s failure to address the current crisis in the country. Accordingly,
    members of all sister unions of the FUTA representing all state universities will refrain
    Treasurer: from attending all regular duties on the 28th.
    Prof. Barana Jayawardana
    rnd@ucsc.cmb.ac.lk
    0718588388 We note that this crisis arose through systematic neglect by the government and its failure
    to address the basic needs of the people during these very trying times. People have lost
    Vice Presidents: their livelihoods, and access to essential commodities, such as fuel, food, and fertilizer,
    Prof. Anura Uthumange
    University of Sri Jayewardenepura and are left to confront the rising cost of living and food shortages in these uncertain times,
    with little in the form of direction or support from the government. Education has also
    Dr. Ahilan Kadirgamar
    Jaffna University been disrupted by these shortages and the impractical solutions provided during the
    pandemic.
    Dr WTMAPK Wanninayake
    University of Kelaniya
    The fallout from this crisis has been particularly felt by those who are already vulnerable
    Dr. T. Sathaananthan and marginalized. The gradual weakening of democratic institutions and norms, through
    Eastern University of Sri Lanka
    fearmongering and scapegoating, with their replacement by authoritarian structures,
    Mr. Nadeesh De Silva politicized bodies, and a silenced press, compels the public to take to the streets. Today,
    Open University of Sri Lanka the government has lost all legitimacy and trust and can only remain in power by coercive
    Asst. Secretaries: and violent means.

    Prof. J. Hewage FUTA stands in solidarity with those who call for change; the youth of this country,
    University of Ruhuna
    including our students, who lead the protests in their thousands. We join with them, the
    Dr. Naleen Ganegoda working people who protest, including teachers, farmers, the fishing community, and
    University of Sri Jayewardenepura
    others who struggle with their daily lives and/or are unable to protest. FUTA seeks to work
    Dr. Mahesh Hapugoda with other trade unions and like-minded groups to respond to the economic and political
    Sabaragamuwa University
    crises that Sri Lanka and its people are faced with today. We are keen to participate in
    conversations, collaborations, and protests that can help us collectively overcome the
    current crisis. We reiterate our commitment to building a society that upholds social
    justice, pluralism, democracy, equality, and freedom.

    In addition to the token strike action, joined protests with the participation of university
    academics and non-academics will be held in the following locations, for which we request
    maximum media coverage from your institutions.

    1. Protest organised by the Open University Teachers’ Association will be held at


    Independent Square. For more information. For more information, please contact Prof.
    Anton Piyarathane – 0714798232

    2. Protest march from Wellamadama Premises of the University of Ruhuna – Matara


    FEDERATION OF
    UNIVERSITY TEACHERS' City. The march starts at 9.30 a.m. For more information, please contact Dr.
    ASSOCIATIONS
    Reg. No. 8151
    Gunasinghe – 0702530176
    FEDERATION OF
    UNIVERSITY TEACHERS'
    3. Protest march from the Wayamba University Premises to Kuliyapitiya City. The march
    ASSOCIATIONS starts at 10.00 a.m. For more information, please contact Dr. Akila – 0770161692
    Reg. No. 8151
    4. Protest march from the University of Peradeniya to Kandy Gatambe Junction. The
    march starts at 9.45 a.m. For more information, please contact Dr Anurudda –
    0772976234

    5. Protest organised by the Rajarata University Teachers’ Association will be held in


    Anuradhapura town from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. For more information, please contact
    Dr Dissanayake – 0714461945

    6. Protest organised by Jaffna University Teachers Association at 11.00 am outside the


    Jaffna University. For more information, please contact Dr. Ahilan Kadirgamar -
    0711531985

    7. Protest march from the Uwa University Premises to Badulla City. The march starts at
    10.00 a.m. For more information, please contact Mr. N.P.P. Liyanage – 0714064654

    8. Protest organized by Sabaragamuwa University will be held at Pabahinna Junction,


    Belihuloya. The protest will start at 11 am. For more information, please contact Dr.
    H. Divithure 0714468762

    9. Protest in front of the Faculty of Health-Care Sciences Eastern University Sri Lanka,
    Batticaloa. The protest will start at 9.30 am. For more information, please contact Dr.
    T Sathaananthan – 0773512815

    10. Protest march from the University of the Visual and Performing Arts to Independence
    square via Hyde park and Lipton's circus. The march starts at 9.30 am and also
    performs protest songs and dramas in crowded places. For more information, please
    contact Mr. D C Peiris -0718034146

    11. Protest organized by Institute of Technology - University of Moratuwa (ITUM) will


    be held at Homagama main junction. The protest will start at 10.00 am. For more
    information, please contact Dr (Mrs). Chandani Somaratne -0714433632

    We would greatly appreciate it if you could please take the necessary steps to ensure the
    presence of your media institution representatives in these events to provide maximum
    media coverage.

    Your kind cooperation in this regard is highly appreciated.

    Rohan Laksiri

    Secretary/FUTA

    FEDERATION OF
    UNIVERSITY TEACHERS'
    ASSOCIATIONS
    Reg. No. 8151

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