Colombo (LNW): Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has affirmed the government’s commitment to its policy of requiring a mandatory 28-day training period for individuals seeking employment as domestic workers abroad.
Addressing the inauguration of the training centre and office of Sjong World, an organisation that provides job training programmes for individuals pursuing roles as domestic workers and focuses on the Korean agriculture sector, he emphasised that this training is essential to enhance job security and increase wages.
Domestic workers who depart without prior training often encounter various challenges and receive lower salaries compared to workers from other countries, Nanayakkara pointed out. Certain foreign employment agencies prioritise profit over the mandatory training requirement, he added.
The Minister made it clear that the government would not change its stance on mandatory training, highlighting the crucial role played by migrant workers in bolstering the country’s economy and foreign reserves.
He went on saying that the country has received over US $7 billion in foreign remittances, making it a significant contributor to the nation’s resources and essential services.
Nanayakkara expressed gratitude for the efforts of migrant workers in maintaining access to resources like fuel, electricity, and medicine.
