The Ceylon Teachers Union states that the entire generation of teachers is ready to take to the streets in order to win wage disparities. Priyantha Fernando, the president of the union, states that teachers’ awareness conferences are being held across the country.
He also alleged that the government is continuously avoiding the promises made regarding the salary disparity of teachers. He said that this profession will start the process before presenting the next budget and through that he hopes to increase these salaries through the budget.