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Doha
International organisations have lauded Qatar’s efforts to preserve the dignity of expatriates and protect the migrant workers from the negative impacts arising from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
“Qatar has provided support both in terms of food and other elements at accommodations and workplaces to make sure that workers can be as safe as possible under COVID-19,” General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Sharan Burrow said.
This came during a remote meeting organised by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs (MADLSA) to celebrate the International Workers Day.
Building and Wood Workers International (BWI) General Secretary Ambet Yuson said, “The Ministry of Labour and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy are doing their best to ensure your (workers) health and safety — to make sure your wages and benefits are paid.”
“It’s difficult time. We feel fear, uncertainty, thinking of our family back home. I want to assure you that the global unions — BWI, IDWF, ITUC, UNI, ITF are here for you. It’s time for unity and global solidarity.”
Houtan Homayounpour, Head of International Labour Organisation (ILO) Qatar project, said: “Despite the difficult circumstances, it is still very important for us to get together and celebrate International Labour Day. It’s a tribute to all of you, for what you do.”
In a speech, Assistant Undersecretary of MADLSA Mohamed Hassan al Obaidli said Qatar is committed to upholding the dignity of labour.
“Time and again, the Amir HH Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad al Thani, issues statements and directives to the entire government of Qatar to ensure that decent work is upheld in our country. Time and again, we express our deepest gratitude for the migrant workers that have helped and continue to help build our country. The government of Qatar is not leaving any stone unturned to ensure that workers are protected as much as possible from the ill effects of this crisis,” he said.
Obaidli added, “We have issued guidelines on health and employment. We have collaborated with you in information and education campaign enabling us to reach close to 300,000 workers so far. We have also instituted alternative mechanisms for labour complaints given the need for restriction in movements of people. We have heightened inspections and take legal actions against violators of the standards as set forth in our laws.”
Obaidli said, “I am glad to inform you that in a letter sent by a group of international trade unions and civil society organizations to the government of Qatar, it was stated that they do recognize that Qatar exercises transparency regarding the management of the crisis and they do commend Qatar’s approach in managing the crisis.”
Representatives of Indian, Bangladeshi, Nepalese and African communities during the event took turn in presenting experiences and initiatives of their respective migrant community associations in addressing workers needs from their communities.
Leaders of global unions International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF), International Transport Federation (ITF), UNI Global Union and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) sent pre-recorded messages to the meeting.
Doha
International organisations have lauded Qatar’s efforts to preserve the dignity of expatriates and protect the migrant workers from the negative impacts arising from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
“Qatar has provided support both in terms of food and other elements at accommodations and workplaces to make sure that workers can be as safe as possible under COVID-19,” General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Sharan Burrow said.
This came during a remote meeting organised by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs (MADLSA) to celebrate the International Workers Day.
Building and Wood Workers International (BWI) General Secretary Ambet Yuson said, “The Ministry of Labour and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy are doing their best to ensure your (workers) health and safety — to make sure your wages and benefits are paid.”
“It’s difficult time. We feel fear, uncertainty, thinking of our family back home. I want to assure you that the global unions — BWI, IDWF, ITUC, UNI, ITF are here for you. It’s time for unity and global solidarity.”
Houtan Homayounpour, Head of International Labour Organisation (ILO) Qatar project, said: “Despite the difficult circumstances, it is still very important for us to get together and celebrate International Labour Day. It’s a tribute to all of you, for what you do.”
In a speech, Assistant Undersecretary of MADLSA Mohamed Hassan al Obaidli said Qatar is committed to upholding the dignity of labour.
“Time and again, the Amir HH Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad al Thani, issues statements and directives to the entire government of Qatar to ensure that decent work is upheld in our country. Time and again, we express our deepest gratitude for the migrant workers that have helped and continue to help build our country. The government of Qatar is not leaving any stone unturned to ensure that workers are protected as much as possible from the ill effects of this crisis,” he said.
Obaidli added, “We have issued guidelines on health and employment. We have collaborated with you in information and education campaign enabling us to reach close to 300,000 workers so far. We have also instituted alternative mechanisms for labour complaints given the need for restriction in movements of people. We have heightened inspections and take legal actions against violators of the standards as set forth in our laws.”
Obaidli said, “I am glad to inform you that in a letter sent by a group of international trade unions and civil society organizations to the government of Qatar, it was stated that they do recognize that Qatar exercises transparency regarding the management of the crisis and they do commend Qatar’s approach in managing the crisis.”
Representatives of Indian, Bangladeshi, Nepalese and African communities during the event took turn in presenting experiences and initiatives of their respective migrant community associations in addressing workers needs from their communities.
Leaders of global unions International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF), International Transport Federation (ITF), UNI Global Union and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) sent pre-recorded messages to the meeting.
