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Kuwait pioneer in field of labor rights |
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Tuesday, 13 September 2011 23:59 |
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ISTANBUL: Kuwait is keen on participating in conferences related to rights of laborers, a senior government official said on Sunday. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Justice, Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Dr Mohammad Al-Afasi
, speaking on the sidelines of the 19th World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, said Kuwait was pioneer in the field of labor and labor rights.
He explained that law No 6 of 2010 organized the labor sector. "This law covered all shortcomings and is in line with international obligations." This law imposes tough penalties on employers if they violated laborer's rights, he affirmed.
Speaking about the 19th World Congress, Al-Afasi said he would be addressing many labor-related issues like vocational health and safety. The Congress began deliberations on Sunday with participation of official delegations from 100 countries.
The delegation of Kuwait will take part in two sessions of the Arab Labor Organization (ALO) today, over prevention in work environments and safety in petroleum sector. --- KUNA
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