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Colombo, May 1 (Daily Mirror) - A gazette notification has been issued announcing the increase in the minimum daily wage of tea plantation workers to Rs. 1,700.
The gazette was issued by Labour Commissioner General H.K.K. Jayasundara following an order by the Labour Minister, the Commissioner General of Labour said.
It was also mentioned that public and state objections regarding the decision should be submitted before noon on May 15.
Meanwhile, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced the increase in the daily wage for plantation workers while attending the Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) May Day rally at the Kotagala Public Grounds this morning.
Grace Wednesday, 01 May 2024 12:09 PM
Is there anything called free lunch ?
Sunil Wednesday, 01 May 2024 12:15 PM
Just another election gimmick, well timed for the May Day. We know what a struggle it was to increase the daily wage from Rs 700/= per day to Rs 1,000/=.
Grace Wednesday, 01 May 2024 12:23 PM
Positive happenings in the country indicate that the presidential election will be held surely on time.
Ram Wednesday, 01 May 2024 12:33 PM
Giving bait to the poor to win an election. I hope the poor now understand these gimmicks
Nalin Perera Wednesday, 01 May 2024 12:49 PM
if it is implemented then it is absolutely justified. Of course one expects Plantation companies to drag their feet.
Chinaman Wednesday, 01 May 2024 01:12 PM
Slime ball Ranil playing his cards before Election Day. As usual nothing sincere in his approach other than to buy votes. Cares shut for people and what they go through.
joshua Wednesday, 01 May 2024 01:32 PM
ha haa ...hoping to get the votes of the gullible estate workers. This was long overdue anyway
Saman Wednesday, 01 May 2024 01:34 PM
Added cost..... sadly Lanka tea prices can't match with India
Bruce Wednesday, 01 May 2024 02:21 PM
Gazette in one thing, RPC's have to concur and agree to this decision. Historically they are not willing to adhere to such push button tactics. Another election gundu!
Buddhist Wednesday, 01 May 2024 04:07 PM
Issuing Gazette and then reversing it has continued even under Ranil. What action will Ranil take if the plantation companies do not pay workers these increased wages? He has to say this in the open.
Last chance Wednesday, 01 May 2024 04:34 PM
The company’s were reluctant to pay even Rs 1000 enforced by the previous government and this just to deceive the poor estate worker. Hope the estate worker will not fall for this dirty tricks Ranil Rajapaksha
Gabriella Wednesday, 01 May 2024 06:38 PM
With proper Union leadership, these exploited workers could bring the estate owners to their knees. Enough is enough ! The people doing all the hard work in this country are the one's starving. Let’s see where the estate owners will get labour prepared to walk up and down steep hills all day, with loads on their backs for Rupees $1700. These workers have sold themselves “short”.
Sambo Thursday, 02 May 2024 07:57 AM
How can a minister or the president go and state that plantation worker's daily was increased when their salaries are paid by companies and not the government. Election promises that will never take place.
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