MR vows Rs. 25,000 minimum wage for government sector

MR vows Rs. 25,000 minimum wage for government sector

July 19, 2015   12:31 pm

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said that under a new government they will intend to legislate a minimum monthly wage of Rs.25,000 for the government sector employees.


The observation was made at a political rally held in Kuruwita last evening (18).


He also pointed out that the government has so far failed to offer Rs. 10,000 salary increment for the government sector which they promised during the last presidential election.

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