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15 Jun 2015

Author:
Rejimon K, Times of Oman

ILO: Migrant labour still lack basic rights in Arab region

"Migrant labour still lack basic rights in Arab region, says ILO official", 15 June 2015

Even after decades of promoting international labour standards, the working conditions of migrant workers in the Arab region lack basic rights, said a senior official of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). "The ILO has been promoting decent working conditions and better labour laws for workers for decades. Unfortunately, the reality is that much more has to be done for the betterment of migrant workers. The conditions have remained unchanged for decades," said Mustapha Said, senior workers’ specialist at the ILO...