Employers’ Federation of Ceylon appeals to new govt. to enable uninterrupted biz and economic activity

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC), the leading employers’ organisation in Sri Lanka, yesterday appealed to the new government to enable uninterrupted business and economic activity in the country, to safeguard the livelihoods of people. 

The EFC in a press statement noted that this call of national interest is aligned with the ‘Tripartite Constituents’ of employers, employees and the government, which it strongly takes stock of. 

“We are confident that the trade unions share our views in this regard, not merely in the limited interest of their membership but in the broader interest of the working people and national economy,” remarked EFC Director General Vajira Ellepola.

In a backdrop of unprecedented socio-economic issues now faced by the country, the EFC further reassured the authorities of its unequivocal commitment to a ‘social partnership’ towards consensus-building on key issues in the country, for which solutions are urgent.

“It is also our fervent belief that the labour administration will in consultation with social partners, facilitate a strengthened practical framework for meaningful, constructive and ongoing dialogue between all parties, including 
trade unions, 

through the National Labour Advisory Council, to address the current challenges,” noted Ellepola.

The EFC represents 700 companies in multiple sectors ranging from manufacturing, banking, plantations and hospitality among others and employing approximately 850,000 people.