Employers’ Federation of Ceylon holds AGM

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) recently held its 95thAnnual General Meeting. The Board of Trustees and Council Members representing different Employer Groups were appointed for the financial year 2024/25. 
The outgoing Chairman, Krishan Balendra commended the EFC for extending its services and supporting member organizations during challenging times.  He emphasized the vital role played by the Federation in engaging with authorities to accommodate the requirements of the private sector in relation to the draft Employment Act.
Dinesh Weerakkody, a former Chairman of the Employees’ Trust Fund Board was appointed as the Chairman, while Sanath Manatunge, Managing Director of Commercial Bank of CeylonPLC was appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Federation.

Weerakkody expressed his gratitude to members for the confidence placed in him and assured them that the EFC will continue to play a pivotal role in seizing opportunities to further the interest of employers and create an enabling environment for sustainable enterprises to progress.
Established in 1929, the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon is the national employers’ organization and the constituent of the International Labour Organization in Sri Lanka, representing and advocating for employers.