Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has issued a May Day message urging Sri Lanka's working people to unite and defend their rights in the face of ongoing economic challenges.

Premadasa emphasised the critical role of the working class as the "backbone of our economy," and stressed the need to reassess their rights and responsibilities in light of current global economic trends.

He called on the trade union movement to educate and mobilise workers towards this goal.

"Workers have been both directly and indirectly impacted by the trade wars that have emerged in the global market.

This presents a significant challenge that demands immediate and thoughtful solutions," Premadasa stated.

He further urged a shift away fr...