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Major trade unions in Sri Lanka are politicised- U.S.

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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October 02, 2025

Most major trade unions in Sri Lanka maintain political party affiliations, contributing to a politicised labour environment, a key U. S. report observes.

- By KELUM BANDARA

In the report published by the U.S. Department of State regarding Sri Lanka’s investment climate, union membership encompasses approximately 9.5 percent of the workforce and continues declining. Sri Lanka hosts over 2,000 registered trade unions, many with fewer than 50 members. About 18 percent of workers in industrial and service sectors belong to unions, it says.

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