we would like to draw your attention to a recent publication by our partners from the ETUI. Digitalisation of the economy and its impact on labour markets This working paper gives an overview of the new possibilities opened up by the 4th industrial revolution and tackles some specific questions in relation to its effects on…
From ECONOMYNEXT Mar 31, 2016 ECONOMYNEXT – Talks on a new collective wage agreement between Sri Lanka’s regional plantations companies and labour unions remain deadlocked with an agreement likely only in a few months when prices recover. “The negotiations are still on hold,” said plantation industries minister Navin Dissanayake. “There’s a ballpark figure of 780…
From Daily Mirror By Devaka Gunawardena A bill was recently passed in parliament on March 11 that ensures private sector workers earning less than Rs. 40,000 will receive a mandated Rs. 2,500 increase. In addition, the bill fulfils a pledge from the Rajapaksa era to institute a national minimum wage of Rs. 10,000. While some details…
Presented by G.V. D. Tilakasiri, President, Free Trade Union Development Centre Introduction This paper explores the way in which the Free Trade Union Development Center (FTUDC) has contributed to fostering peace and reconciliation in Sri Lanka, and the challenges that lie ahead. It calls for transnational solidarity from various sectors of the international community. Sri…