President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday said that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Trade Union Movement contributed to make a huge transformation in the country’s economic, social and cultural fields.
“The SLFP and its trade union movement were humanist movements forwarded through one path,”he said.
The President was speaking after opening the newly built office for the Sri Lanka Freedom Trade Union Federation at the SLFP headquarters in Colombo yesterday.
The President who opened the office by unveiling the plaque, made a note in the souvenir book for special guests.
President Sirisena said the Trade Union Movement of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) helped create a major transformation in the economic, social and cultural fields of the country.
“The SLFP and its trade union movement are two parts of the same humanist movements progressing through one path,”the President said.
Vice President of the Sri Lanka Freedom Trade Union Federation, Senior Vice President of the SLFP W.D.J.Senevirathne presented a special proposal to the President on the occasion.
The President presented souvenirs to three seniors of the Sri Lanka Freedom Trade Union Federation.
UPFA General Secretary Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, State Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena, Former Minister Athavuda Senevirathne,Sri Lanka Nidahas Sevaka Sangamaya General Secretary Leslie Devendra and Sri Lanka Freedom Trade Union Federation General Secretary W. Roy de Mel were present on the occasion.
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