Formation of Trade Union Women United

The introductory meeting for the Trade Union Women members was held on the 2nd of April 2013 in Colombo and the network Trade Union Women United was formed. This programme is designed to enhance Sri Lankan women trade union members’ representation within the larger political field. A one day consultation was held with a group of trade union women to form a network of women trade unionists. Women Tarde Union members representing the Private sector, public Sector and women workers representing the Plantation sector, garment sector, migrant workers, industrial sector, agricultural sector as well as the commercial sector were presented at this programme.