UniversityEnglish teachers in token strike
The University English Instructors Association members will take part in a token strike tomorrow. "Although the sub-committee of the UGC met with us on August 10, our grievances have still not been addressed," said Mrs. Rushira Kulasingham, Secretary of the Association.

The dispute stems from the UGC's withdrawal of a circular that gave the English Instructors the right to apply for higher posts. "We don't want to put students in a fix, but we have no choice but to continue with this token strike," said Mrs. Kulasingham. She further said the strike would be extended if they a decision was not made soon. "It is ironic that English teachers are being subjected to such injustice at a time when the Government is looking to increase the standards of English in the whole country," she said.

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