Bahrain affirms strong support for workforce

TDT | Manama         

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Bahrain affirms its commitment to supporting the national working force across various sectors. The Council of Representatives, in cooperation with the government, prioritises protecting employees’ rights, providing quality jobs to Bahraini citizens, and supporting the improvement of the Bahraini family’s living standards.

Council of Representatives Speaker Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam made the statements as he met with a number of Gulf Air Group Holding (GFG) employees.

He said the kingdom has a wealth of competencies who continue to exert sincere efforts to accomplish national achievements as part of Team Bahrain, within the framework of the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa with the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The speaker underlined that enhancing the partnership and cooperation with the private sector will attract investment and will provide employment opportunities.

The council is keen to further develop labour-related legislation to further ensure the preserving rights of all parties, protecting Bahraini employees, and providing opportunities for professional and training development and advancement, he said.

The Council of Representatives followed the outcome of the joint meetings and coordination that took place between the Labour Ministry and the GFG management, and the agreement to reinstate who were affected by the decision to merge and restructure departments and to provide them with options, he added.

The GFG employees expressed their appreciation for the national role carried out by members of the Council of Representatives and for protecting the rights of employees and citizens.