Bahraini workers real asset of the nation

Manama : Citing Bahraini workers as the real asset of the nation, Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has urged for concerted efforts to provide them with a perfect work environment. 

Prince Khalifa also reiterated the government’s keenness on supporting trade and trade unions and facilitating their work during his meeting with a delegation of the General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions (GFBTU), led by Secretary-General Hassan Abdulla Al Halwachi at Gudaibiya Palace here yesterday.

In the meeting, HRH Premier stressed the need to enhance cooperation among parties related to labour affairs to increase the workers’ gains that support the government’s efforts to implement a suitable work milieu for Bahraini employees.  

The Prime Minister called on Bahraini trade unions to take advantage of Arab and international labour gatherings to project the bright image of the labour situation in Bahrain. 

On the occasion, HRH Premier praised the role played by the Bahraini workers, describing them as the cornerstone of the development and progress march in the Kingdom.

Meanwhile, the GFBTU Secretary-General credited the Prime Minister for the labour gains attained in the Kingdom, noting that the Premier’s visions and endless giving have placed Bahrain among big countries.

Al Halwachi conveyed to HRH the Prime Minister appreciation of workers for his constant interest in training and rehabilitating the national workforce and keenness to ensure they are given priority in employment.

He emphasised that GFBTU would leave no stone unturned to highlight the bright image of the labour situation in the Kingdom at all labour gatherings.