September 11, 2024
Mr. Anura Dissanayake, the presidential candidate of the National People’s Power (NPP) party, has unveiled a bold policy proposal aimed at transforming employment practices in Sri Lanka. Speaking at a recent conference of the Inter-company Employees Union in Colombo, Dissanayake outlined his vision for how an NPP government would address worker compensation and recruitment methods.
Dissanayake announced that, under an NPP administration, a significant portion of the profits generated by institutions would be shared with their employees. This move is intended to ensure that workers receive a fairer share of the financial benefits resulting from their labor. According to Dissanayake, this policy will help foster a more equitable work environment and better reward employees for their contributions to their organizations.
In his speech, Dissanayake also voiced strong criticism of the current manpower recruitment model. He described this system as akin to “slave trade,” condemning the practice of distributing labor through manpower agencies. These agencies, he noted, take commissions from the labor provided, which he argues is an unfair exploitation of workers. Dissanayake asserted that this model deprives workers of fair compensation and creates an unjust system where agents profit from the labor of others.
The NPP candidate’s remarks reflect a broader commitment to reforming labor practices and improving conditions for workers. By suspending the use of manpower recruitment agencies and implementing profit-sharing measures, Dissanayake aims to address what he sees as systemic injustices in the current employment framework. His proposals are part of a larger effort to ensure that workers are more directly rewarded for their contributions and to promote a more just and equitable economic system in Sri Lanka.
