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Companies, workers welcome new law
Workers and companies have welcomed the directives of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to protect workers' rights.
- By Wafa Issa, Staff Reporter
- Published: 00:00 November 9, 2006
Dubai: Workers and companies have welcomed the directives of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to protect workers' rights.
Noel Don, Director at Al Naboodah Laing O'Rourke, applauded the directives, saying they will help improve the conditions of workers and improve relationships in the labour market.
"This will force all companies to adhere to the rules. They must set a clear mechanism on how to improve workers' conditions and to solve existing problems.
"For example, some recruitment agencies cause problems by promising workers more than what is really on offer. Maybe other means to bring over workers would limit the problems, but it is important to provide sufficient alternatives for companies before banning such agencies," said Don.
"I think the medical insurance is a very good idea although we have our own small clinics onsite which workers can go to. But if the ministry decides to establish medical centres for workers it would be a better idea and we would even consider contributing in this matter," said Don.
Mohammad Al Wali, administration manager at Al Hoda contracting company, said the directives will result in more commitment from companies, especially those who have had problems in the past. "The ministry has been helpful in solving collective labour disputes. But things will get even more effective now."
Somu, an Indian electrician said that he is happy. "Things are getting better," he said.
Samir, a driver from Yemen, said he feels safer now. "I have more faith in the Ministry of Labour to solve my problems, if they occur, than before," he said.
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