An agreement has been reached during discussions held with Minister Bimal Ratnayake and the Port Trade Union Confederation on several concessions, including an increase in the annual bonus for port workers by one hundred thousand rupees.
Accordingly, the agreement is scheduled to be presented to the Board of Directors meeting to be held on the 26th for approval.
It has been agreed to increase the annual bonus to Rs. 100,000, with 60% of it to be paid this year and 40% in 2026.
In addition, agreements have been reached regarding several other concessions, including an 80 percent increase in the salary increments of port workers from August and an increase in the incentive allowance of Rs. 3,500 given at the beginning of the year.