By: Isuru Parakrama
January 30, Colombo (LNW): Representatives from various trade unions affiliated with the National Trade Union Centre (NTUC) convened for an important discussion with the President yesterday (29) at Temple Trees.
The meeting focused on the forthcoming national budget and the government’s broader economic strategies, which are set to impact a wide range of sectors, including public services.
Amongst those in attendance was Chandana Sooriyaarachchi, a Member of Parliament from the National People’s Power (NPP), who emphasised that the meeting included an in-depth examination of the government’s current economic framework.
A key topic of conversation was the proposed relief measures for government employees in the upcoming budget, with many union leaders seeking more substantial support.
MP Sooriyaarachchi further revealed that there was a significant proposal put forward during the discussion to consider a direct increase in the basic salary of government employees, rather than just providing temporary relief measures.
This suggestion, he noted, was aimed at offering more long-term financial stability to workers who are grappling with rising living costs.
