May Day makes no difference

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While preparations are underway for tomorrow’s May Day celebrations, workers in Colombo Fort are seen toiling for a living. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

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Comments - 11

band Tuesday, 30 April 2013 09:56 AM

May day not for these people. It is for well off people to have an enjoyable holiday.

surain Tuesday, 30 April 2013 10:00 AM

real hard workers of the mother land to feed familes

willows Tuesday, 30 April 2013 10:11 AM

may day is nothing for these poor people.

Just4Justice Tuesday, 30 April 2013 10:27 AM

Quote for MAY Day in Sri Lanka : Poor going poorer and rich getting richer !

Concerned Tuesday, 30 April 2013 10:37 AM

Don't be dismayed and discouraged brothers. Tomorrow you will be loaded with so much of carrots. "Wait till May Day Ralla"

Minister Tuesday, 30 April 2013 10:40 AM

Next year you will be invited to enjoy a kingly meal.

public Tuesday, 30 April 2013 11:16 AM

carrying the load of public burden................

Navin Tuesday, 30 April 2013 11:15 AM

I heard a hard-working porter can make more than Rs. 100,000 per month (paid by the number of loads carried)

Sajan Tuesday, 30 April 2013 11:28 AM

May day is not for workers, May day is for Politicians

Saraa Goyya Tuesday, 30 April 2013 06:00 PM

MAY DAY! MAY DAY! Save Our Souls

Jd Wells Tuesday, 30 April 2013 06:01 PM

question is will you do it? This is not the way to earn a living. These people should be given training or low interest loans to purchase equipment to help them do their work more efficiently.

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