Activists demand end to robbing EPF/ETF under guise of debt restructure (PHOTOS)

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Colombo (LNW): Trade union representatives, activists, civil movements and concerned individuals gathered in front of the Colombo Fort Railway Station this (25) afternoon urging the government to put an end to the robbing of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and the Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) under the guise of debt optimisation, and to scrap the new labour laws allegedly exploiting the workforce.

The protest was organised in a joint effort by trade unions and was attended by a large number of trade union members, activists, civil movements and concerned individuals.

Photo Courtesy: Ajith Senevirathne

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