Sri Lanka Universities’ Technical Officers’ Union is the voice of more than 1200 strong, Technical Grade Officers in the state university sector. More than 30 middle-level and executive grades in all seventeen state universities are entitled to obtain our membership. Established in 1956, it is one of the oldest trade unions in the university system. The minutes of the meetings held in 1956 are still available for reference.

Going beyond the roles of a trade union, we believe that empowering our membership with knowledge and wisdom is the key to their success and which will ultimately increase the productivity of their workplaces. In order to fulfill them we organize workshops, talks, and leadership development programs annually. Also by doing so, we expect our membership to excel in their fields of work by doing research and new innovations. Providing assistance and services to our membership, collectively bargaining for better pay and conditions for all workers, and working to improve the quality of public services will still remain our main priorities.

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Vision

To protect and advance the aspirations of our members while being mindful about their rights and privileges, also with a view of working in solidarity to represent a diverse membership

President's Message

It is indeed an honor and privilege to pen these few thoughts to the official website of the Sri Lanka Universities’ Technical Officers’ Union. A union which is home to more than 1200 membership which belongs 35 middle level and executive service catogaries in the state university system.

As Technical Grade Officers our sucsess lies in hard work , adaptability, research and innovation. For the past four years, as the President, i have indeed tried my level best to work towards, that our membership may achieve those goals. Not for their own glory but for the benifit of the stations they serve. This will ultimately infuse a positive effect on the student population which we provide our services. I do all this with great pride and excitement with the able assistance of the committee of management of our union. Without their strength and support these endeavors may not have been a possibility.

In the past few years we have been faced with socio- economic termoil due to the easter attack, Covid 19 pandemic and the economic crisis. They single handedly maneged to wipe off most of our annual activities. Despite many challenges we are all working towards to make our union the most prestigious and influential trade union in the state university system….

Secrectary's Message

Technical Officers in the state university sector plays a major role in student education and assists academic staff in their research activities. Sometimes they themselves engage in research projects. Upgraded technical knowledge is a must to these officers in order to carryout their duties effectively. Taking into account the importance of the work they do, highly skilled and qualified individuals has to be recruited for these positions. Their skills and knowledge has to be updated once in a while. As a trade union we have made this our utmost priority. I m proud to say that during the pandemic period, technical officers in the state university sector invented medical equipment, repaired
faulty equipment and performed PCR and Rapid antigen tests fullfilling a national duty. By using their updated knowledge, i sincerely hope that they will fulfill the aspirations of undr graduates, post graduates and academic staff in the university system.
Remember, unity is strength.
I salute all membership and office bearers who provides that impetus….