Watawala Dairy Limited Chief Executive Officer Binesh Pananwala was unanimously elected the new President of the All Island Dairy Association (AIDA) at the private sector body’s third Annual General Meeting, which was held virtually. Pananwala replaces Founding President and Richlife Dairy Private Limited Chief Executive Officer Nishantha Jayasooriya, who held the post for four years..
Rs. 1,000 minimum daily wage demand
During a meeting last Friday between Minster of Labour Nimal Siripala de Silva and Chairmen of all Sri Lankan Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs), a final proposal was submitted towards ensuring a ‘sustainable’ earnings model for tea estate workers, making it the trade unions’ responsibility to take the next action on the long-standing pain point of the industry.
This proposal takes into consideration the sustainability of both the industry and livelihoods of plantation workers, RPCs said.
“After a very productive meeting with the minister, RPCs have arrived at a final consensus on what we can sustainably offer, while providing the highest possible earnings potential for our workers. Our final offer amounts to a 30% increase in earnings on the fixed model, and there is no upper limit to what workers can earn under the productivity-linked components. This is the first step to modernising our entire industry, and moving beyond a basic dai
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In a meeting today between the Minster of Labour Hon.
Nimal Siripala de Silva and the Chairmen of all Sri Lankan Regional Plantation
Companies (RPCs), a final proposal has been submitted towards ensuring a
sustainable earnings model for the sector. This proposal takes into
consideration the sustainability of both the industry and livelihoods of
plantation workers.
“After a very productive meeting with the Honourable
Minister, RPCs have arrived at a final consensus on what we can sustainably
offer, while providing the highest possible earnings potential for our workers.
Our final offer amounts to a 30% increase in earnings on the fixed model, and
Reiterates commitment to providing a sustainable future for every plantation worker New proposal ensures worker earnings significantly exceed Rs.1000 a day Urges that all stakeholders prioritise the financial sustainability of the entire plantation industry In a meeting today (15) between the Minster of Labour Nimal Siripala de Silva and the Chairmen of all Sri Lankan.