Kuwait: Chinese workers protest over unpaid wages
Краткое изложение
Date Reported: 2 Июн 2016
Местонахождение: Кувейт
Другое
Government ( Sector not reported/applicable ) - Unknown , Not Reported ( Sector not reported/applicable ) - EmployerЗатронуто
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Мигранты и рабочие-иммигранты: ( Number unknown - Китай - Sector unknown , Gender not reported )Темы
Restricted mobility , Ограничение свободы выражения , Wage Theft , Ограничение свободы передвиженияОтвет
Response sought: Нет
Принятые меры: In response to wage delays, the workers protested in front of the Chinese embassy. They also demanded airplane tickets to return home. The protest was broken up when Kuwaiti police sent the workers to a deportation centre until their wages are paid. Manpower Public Authority in Kuwait has promised to pay the delayed salaries of the workers from the company deposits.
Вид источника: News outlet
"Chinese workers protest over their unpaid wages," 2 Jun 2016
Kuwait police broke up a gathering by Chinese workers in front of Chinese Embassy on Wednesday night. A security source said the gathering was due to lack of payment of their salaries. The workers demanded airplane tickets to go home, which the company they work for refused. Al-Qabas reported that Manpower Public Authority has promised to pay the salaries from the company deposits. Meanwhile the workers will be sent to deportation center until procedures are taken to pay them their wages – then actions will be taken against the company.