Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09COLOMBO362
2009-03-31 02:58:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Colombo
Cable title:
SRI LANKA: DOL PROPOSED LABOR PROGRAM
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UNCLAS COLOMBO 000362
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SCA/INS
LABOR FOR ILAB - CATHRYN CELESTE HELM;
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ELAB ETRD TIFA CE
SUBJECT: SRI LANKA: DOL PROPOSED LABOR PROGRAM
REF: HELM-WITMER EMAILS 03/09
UNCLAS COLOMBO 000362
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SCA/INS
LABOR FOR ILAB - CATHRYN CELESTE HELM;
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ELAB ETRD TIFA CE
SUBJECT: SRI LANKA: DOL PROPOSED LABOR PROGRAM
REF: HELM-WITMER EMAILS 03/09
1. (SBU) In response to the Department of Labor's proposal to
implement a program in Sri Lanka that addresses workers'
rights (ref emails),post confirms that it believes that if
funding is identified, the Government of Sri Lanka would
likely be responsive and receptive to such an initiative.
Post strongl recommends that the local ILO office, which
maitains excellent working relationships with all key
interlocutors (the government, employers, employee unions,
and the Board of Investment -- which manages Sri Lanka's
Export Processing Zones) be considered as the most
appropriate implementing partner for such a program.
2. (SBU) Key to the success of such a program will be the
way in which it is proposed to both key government contacts
and local industry. Post encourages close cooperation
between Labor, State, the U.S. Trade Representative's Office,
and other stakeholders in the event this proposal receives
funding.
BLAKE
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SCA/INS
LABOR FOR ILAB - CATHRYN CELESTE HELM;
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ELAB ETRD TIFA CE
SUBJECT: SRI LANKA: DOL PROPOSED LABOR PROGRAM
REF: HELM-WITMER EMAILS 03/09
1. (SBU) In response to the Department of Labor's proposal to
implement a program in Sri Lanka that addresses workers'
rights (ref emails),post confirms that it believes that if
funding is identified, the Government of Sri Lanka would
likely be responsive and receptive to such an initiative.
Post strongl recommends that the local ILO office, which
maitains excellent working relationships with all key
interlocutors (the government, employers, employee unions,
and the Board of Investment -- which manages Sri Lanka's
Export Processing Zones) be considered as the most
appropriate implementing partner for such a program.
2. (SBU) Key to the success of such a program will be the
way in which it is proposed to both key government contacts
and local industry. Post encourages close cooperation
between Labor, State, the U.S. Trade Representative's Office,
and other stakeholders in the event this proposal receives
funding.
BLAKE