Sri Lanka, July 10 -- A discussion has been held between trade union representatives and Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody regarding the draft legislation and the process related to the restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), at the Ministry of Energy premises.

During the discussion, several matters trade unions had raised concerns about -especially regarding the protection of employee rights and benefits within the restructuring process- were discussed, according to a statement from the Energy Ministry.

Minister Kumara Jayakody had claimed that it is the government's policy to retain the electricity sector under state ownership and that the restructuring process would in no way reduce employee rights.

Trade union represe...