Wages Board approves Rs. 1,700 for estate workers

Tea pickers in Sri Lanka

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The Wages Board today (August 12) agreed to increase the daily wages for estate workers by Rs. 1,700.

The decision was made following a meeting between the Labour Department and the Wages Board.

Accordingly, it was agreed to provide a daily basic salary of Rs. 1,350 and an attendance promotion special allowance of Rs. 350, totaling Rs. 1,700 for estate workers.