Plantation Power: Lanka Union Plea

The article on the World Socialist Web Site criticizes the Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) in Sri Lanka for its approach to defending the rights of Tamil workers. The core argument is that the TPA is prioritizing appeals to European imperialism to pressure the Sri Lankan government on human rights issues, rather than organizing and mobilizing the Tamil working class to fight for improved wages and working conditions. The article asserts that the TPA's reliance on foreign intervention, specifically from European powers, is a flawed and ultimately detrimental strategy. It suggests this approach diverts attention and resources away from building a strong, independent working-class movement capable of directly challenging the Sri Lankan government and employers. The piece implies that the TPA's focus on human rights legislation, while potentially beneficial, is insufficient to address the underlying economic and social problems faced by Tamil workers. The author suggests the TPA's strategy is a form of class collaboration. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/05/07/gvzf-m07.html