Accusing the government of planning to sell Sri Lankan Airlines to a company 'operation with LTTE Funds', Sinhala trade unions have threatened industrial action if the deal goes ahead.
In a press conference today, representatives of Sri Lanka Nidahas Sevaka Sangamaya, vowed to take action if such a sale should occur, claiming to have seen a Cabinet paper detailing the plans.
The trade unions are believed to be closely associated with the Sri Lankan Freedom Party (SLFP), the Adaderana reported.
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