PM calls on unions to ditch politics and focus on rights

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in his May Day message called on unions to reflect on their role and move away from using their influence to further political agendas.  
The full text of the statement is given below:
May Day is internationally dedicated to those who labour and work for the betterment of the society at large. As a nation, it is our collective responsibility to ensure that their commitment is valued and appreciated, their welfare is assured and that