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28 October, 2009
Jathika Sewaka Sangamaya Metalworkers' Federation (JSSMF)
On September 24, the JSSMF conducted a press conference at Nippon Hotel in Colombo on explained to the press representatives about Precarious Work Campaign and Decent Work Campaign. The union also explained its Living Wage Campaign to the media.
On September 26, the JSSMF held a program on training trainers to brush up their knowledge on how to conduct awareness programs to workers on living wage. A component on precarious work was included in the program.
On October 4, the scheduled finals of the six-a-side cricket and softball tournament among EPZ workers had to be postponed due to bad weather. This tournament is held to promote organizing. Instead, on October 8, finals were held at the Katunayake FTZ ground. Altogether 30 teams participated in the tournament.
A campaign meeting was held at Biygama FTZ premises on October 11. IMF South Asian Office Regional Director Bro. Sudharshan Rao Sarde was the main speaker.