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Doctors says they are happy with new salary structure
Thursday, 6 April 2006 - 3:15 AM SL Time
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The GMOA has opposed the call by some trade unions for an interim allowance pending the resolution of the public sector salary dispute saying that the Government must stop the practice of granting ad hoc allowances under trade union pressure.
GMOA Secretary Dr. Uditha Herath has also hailed the new salary structure introduced by the National Council for Administration, saying it has meaningfully addressed the unjustified and asymmetrical salary anomalies in the public sector, though it came under fire from certain trade unions.
The GMOA has also urged the Government to give effect to the PA 1/2006 circular with the revisions as directed by President Mahinda Rajapaksa adding that it has resolved to take trade union action from April 17 if the Government fails to act on the President`s directive.
In a Press release issued yesterday Dr. Herath says: ?On 15th of March 2006 the President announced his decision to resolve the salary dispute that has occurred on account of PA Circular 01/2006 in the public sector. This circular was issued to address and rectify unjustified and asymmetrical anomalies in the public sector while introducing a National Wage Policy. The allegation that National Council for Administration has wasted 2 years is a false statement. National Council for Administration has brought in a salary structure for the public sector after at least 50 years of independence.
The document prepared by National Council for Administration has meaningfully addressed the unjustified and asymmetrical salary anomalies in the public sector by re-categorization of over 165 services in the public sector into 4 broad groups. This has simplified the structures. Countries with similar salary structures have no turbulence and unrest in the public sector.
Those who oppose the circular are opposing this re-categorization claiming that this is a class discrimination, They were the very same people who were enjoying an undue status in the absence of a National Wage Policy with a scientific basis. They want a uniclass for the public sector. Hence, weightages given to educational qualifications and skills etc. in the relevant fields are to be ignored. They oppose scientifically accepted principles,
?These same trade unions call for another interim allowance. The Government must deviate from the previous practice of granting ad hoc allowances under trade union pressure. When the 1/2006 circular has absorbed the interim allowances granted before, the call for another interim allowance is meaningless?.
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vinivida
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 6 Apr 2006 14:22:58 GMT Report for Abuse
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Dear Doctors,
I only hope that your 'happiness' will 'hold' for a reasonable period of time, in the interest of patients.
As a Sri Lankan, there have been times I was ashamed of the union action you have been taking from time to time, JUST TO ASK FOR MORE MONEY. (I would have understood if it's for anything else...like the occasion where a goon of a stupid politician attacked one of your colleagues)
Being a priviledged lot, with excellent opportunities available within and outside Sri Lanka for advancement, you need not FEAR for any future income. It is there.
What I urge you to consider is to have a wider, more compassionate view about the medical needs of our communities, regardless on of the ethnicity.
(Of course there are a number of medical professionals in the country who are already engaged in huge social services.)
Considering the sacrifices you, your families, GOSL and communities made, I am sure you would think beyond the financial gains the dignified profession gives you.
Edited By - vinivida - 6 Apr 2006 14:39:15 GMT |
anizam
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6 Apr 2006 14:43:15 GMT Report for Abuse
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'I only hope that your 'happiness' will 'hold' for a reasonable period of time, in the interest of patients. '
I have said this many many times and i will say this one more time. This Happyness will NOT last for long cos all the people involved in this salary revision are BRAIN DEAD - the doctors, trade unions, MR, JVP etc etc..
There is no point in giving salary hikes unless you control government moneytary policy. You give salary increases right now, and six months later, these salary increase cause inflation and then. In no time the salary increase you just got is not enought, so they strike again...Its a vicious cycle and no one seems to have brain to realize this SIMPLE economic FUNDAMENTAL. These are things you learn in Basic economic classes.
We all know MR and JVP are big talking baffoons. At least an educated group like the doctors should demand (and go on strike if necessary) to force the government to be responsible in its moneytary policy.
YOu can fool the village idiots and some doctors all the time, but you can never ever fool the Fundamentals of economics.
EVERY ONE IS BRAIN DEAD!!!!!
Edited By - anizam - 6 Apr 2006 14:44:57 GMT |
kiwikanga
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 6 Apr 2006 23:21:23 GMT Report for Abuse
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Yeh! Happy with salary structure; for how long is the question? :-)
I wouldn't be surprised if within 6 months these 'strike happy' professionals are at their usual game taking Oliver Twist as an example; asking for more (and then striking for more)!
Edited By - kiwikanga - 6 Apr 2006 23:50:33 GMT |
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