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Biscuit companies slash prices after stocks go unsold!

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It is reported that the Lanka Confectionery Manufacturers Association (LCMA) has decided to reduce the price of their products by 10-13% with immediate effect.

Chairman of the LCMA – Mr. S.M.D. Suriyakumara has told ‘Dailymirror’ that they had arrived at this decision after prices of two main ingredients had been slashed.

The price of confectionary grade sugar has been slashed by Rs 40 per kg while the price of vegetable oil has dropped by around Rs 250 per kg.

When comparing the prices of confectionaries before the political and economic crisis that worsened in May 2022, with the prices of products today, the confectionary prices have increased by an average of 230 percent.   The Marie biscuit, a popular snack across all consumer segments, which was Rs.30 a few months ago, is now sold at Rs.100 per 80-gram packet.  The local confectionary industry came under harsh criticism recently, as the consumers found the manufacturers increasing the prices of products in an unreasonable manner.

As a result, many decided to boycott confectionary products, resulting in a significant drop in sales.

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BoC employees to strike over unpaid incentives

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Employees of all Bank of Ceylon (BoC) branches have decided to walk out of service at 12.30 pm today (May 29).

The decision has been taken over the current management not taking the initiative to provide them with the 06-month incentive package approved by the Board of Directors, according to the Bank Employees’ Union.

Central Committee member of the Bank Employees’ Union – Najith Wijeratne, stated that they will initiate a token strike if this issue is not resolved by June 06.

BoC employees have also held lunchtime protests yesterday (May 28) in front of 22 branches in major cities islandwide.

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Imported salt released to market

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The National Salt Ltd. says that 2,800 MT of salt imported from India have been released to the market.

It says the food-grade salt stock, which arrived on May 23, is being distributed to the market through local salt sales agents for consumer sale.

The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development states that Lanka Salt Ltd. is importing 10,000 MT of salt, while over 100 importers, including those from Pettah, are bringing in an additional 100,000 MT.

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Employees concerned as CEAT takes over Michelin Lanka

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Employees of Michelin Lanka Pvt Ltd, located in the Midigama area of Matara, allege that there are plans to sell the company.

This has raised concerns among employees about job losses, leading to protests. 

Workers allege that the company is planning to dismiss them with a minimal severance payment, which they believe is insufficient.

An employee has revealed to the media that after workers were informed about this decision, a newly formed employees’ union has set several demands to the company authorities.

Workers have demanded a fair severance package, but authorities have offered Rs.200,000, (a sum employees consider inadequate) reportedly asking them to provide resignation letters in return.

An employer also states that before the current government took office, Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe had proposed that forming a trade union could help secure workers’ rights.  However, the president and secretary of that union are now reportedly in hiding, he employer adds.

Meanwhile, holding a press conference recently, the Inter Company Employees’ Union had revealed that Michelin Lanka Pvt Ltd is in the process of selling the company to the Indian company – CEAT.

According to the union, CEAT has purchased a majority stake in the company.

As part of the deal, it is reported that the Midigama factory of Michelin Lanka Pvt Ltd  and part of its operations in Ja-Ela have been transferred to Indian CEAT company.

The Inter Company Employees’ Union had stated there was no issue as a MoU was signed between the two companies to secure workers’ rights. According to the agreement, Michelin Lanka Pvt Ltd had pledged to honor the full service period of affected workers, while CEAT agreed to provide appropriate compensation based on their years of service, the union adds.

Michelin Lanka was previously a part of Camso Loadstar (Private) Ltd, one of the largest suppliers of industrial tyres in the global market.

The situation at Michelin Lanka follows the sudden closure of the NEXT garment factory in the Katunayake Free Trade Zone a few weeks ago, leaving over 1,400 workers jobless.

In a statement, the company cited high production costs as the reason for shutting down operations in Sri Lanka.

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