The Collective of Samurdhi Trade Unions has announced that they will launch a trade union action by boycotting the “Wasath Siriya 2023” Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations organized by the Presidential Secretariat on Saturday (April 22) at Colombo Shangri La Green in Colombo. The decision was made due to the government’s decision to spend a large amount of money on the celebrations despite the ongoing economic crisis.
P.K. Ranugge, the Chairman of the All-Ceylon Samurdhi Managers’ Association, criticized the government’s decision and accused them of pressuring managers to implement their program of spending Rs. 81.6 million early. He also stated that Samurdhi managers are not afraid of any cowardly actions by the administration.
Furthermore, Samurdhi managers have decided to boycott the New Year celebrations on April 22, and will not certify any related expenses. This decision was made to protest against the government’s wasteful spending during tough economic times.
The Collective of Samurdhi Trade Unions urges the government to prioritize the needs of the people and take steps to address the ongoing economic crisis.
