According to Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya Deputy President Sunil De Silva, all trade unions affiliated to the United National Party and the United National Front have been invited to participate in the May Day rally.“The trade unions affiliated to the party will make five proposals to the government promoting the welfare of the working masses at this rally,” Silva said.

Silva said the party has also extended an open invitation to President Maithripala Sirisena to participate in the UNP May Day rally.He said the UNP protects and promotes the rights of the country’s working masses.Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya President affiliated to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Ananda Palitha also spoke.