Workers active in Pettah despite May Day

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Essential service workers and daily wage earners were seen at work in Pettah, Colombo this morning despite May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, a global holiday honouring labour movements and workers’ rights. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

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Workers active in Pettah despite May Day

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