- VAT may need to be increased to 20-21% if public servants’ demand for a salary increase is met
- Government is not prepared to fulfill the demand as it would burden the public
- Salary increase this year is not possible, but may be considered in the 2025 budget
- Treasury Secretary made remarks during meeting with President Wickremesinghe
- Over 200 public sector trade unions engaging in two-day ‘Sick Leave’ trade union action
- Strike launched over demands including a salary increase
Source: newswire.lk
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