Estate workers marched to the Presidential Secretarial office

Oct 13, 2016

Estate workers have yet again initiated a protest, agitating for a wage increase.

Workers from several estates in Avissawella marched to the secretarial office  the last 12th. and  they are seeking a Rs. 1,000 increment  from the government.  They emphasized that they are not  ready to accept the 750 rupees increment  although the

present trade unions have agreed. also, they mentioned that the government has agreed with the 1000 rupees daily  increment  and they ask the government to  not to accept the proposed salary of Rs 730 by  estate owners .