Port City workers protest

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Workers at the Colombo Port City today staged a protest in front of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority over several demands including a salary hike. The employees also demanded Rs. 5,000 allowance which was provided by the Government during the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

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Joshua Wednesday, 12 August 2020 05:23 PM

They are well paid. Why shud they be paid Rs5000 allowance?

Saranga Walimuni Wednesday, 12 August 2020 05:41 PM

Fire them all Asking for a pay rice during a pandemic Seriously

Mm Wednesday, 12 August 2020 05:46 PM

Send them all home. They should be happy to have a job.

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