Pulmottai, Trincomalee | October 13, 2025 — A group of 83 employees from the Sri Lanka Mineral Sand Cooperative stationed at the Pulmottai facility have submitted a formal complaint regarding a 15-month delay in salary payments, citing severe financial hardship.
The workers claim that despite fulfilling their duties consistently, they have not received wages since mid-2024. The prolonged delay has deeply affected their families, especially in managing daily expenses, children’s education, and basic living costs.
Repeated Appeals Ignored
According to the letter, the employees have made multiple appeals to:
- Senior officials of the cooperative
- The Department of Labour
- The Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment
However, they report that no effective action has been taken to resolve the issue.
Workers’ Plea
“We humbly request the intervention of relevant authorities to resolve this matter urgently and ensure that our overdue salaries are paid,” the letter states.
The workers are calling for immediate mediation and fair compensation, emphasizing the need for justice and dignity for frontline laborers.
What’s Next?
The employees urge local representatives, trade unions, and government officials to step in and facilitate a resolution. BriefNews.lk will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as the situation unfolds.
