Sri Lanka, March 2 -- The Wages Board has confirmed the proposal to increase the daily wage of estate workers to Rs. 1,000.

That was during a discussion held yesterday.

However, the employers' union has objected to the increase in the salary to Rs. 1,000.

The Ministry of Labor stated that it was decided to increase the salary of plantation workers to Rs. 1000 with the consent of the majority at the Wages Board meeting held yesterday.

Accordingly, the relevant gazette notification is expected to be issued within a week, said the Commissioner of Labor Prabath Chandrakeerthi.

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