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Gulf Air union plans action against staff cutsThe trade union members of Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, met yesterday (May 14) to draw up a plan of action if Bahrain's national carrier resumes compulsory redundancies, a report said. The union now plans to writ More… |
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Hundreds join labour march in BahrainHundreds of people took part in a Labour Day rally in Bahrain, highlighting the issues of sacked airline staff, low wages and the plight of vulnerable expatriates. The march was spearheaded by the General Federation of Bahrain Tra More… |
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Gulf Air discusses restructure plan with unionsBahrain national carrier Gulf Air said its management led by Maher Salman Al Musallam, the acting CEO met the representatives from the Ministry of Labour and the airline’s two unions – GATU, NTAGU and CCTU to discus More… |
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Sacked workers' cases 'being inflated'A trade union federation of Bahrain is exaggerating the number of cases pending of workers sacked during last year's unrest, said a senior government official. Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan said only 100 such cases remain un More… |
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Bahrain amends law on trade unionsBahrain’s His Majesty King Hamad yesterday (October 9) issued a decree amending provisions of the Trade Union Act. Any two unions or those of similar ones may establish a trade union among themselves. The establishment of this unio More… |
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Bahrain union to highlight economic issuesBahrain’s largest trade union will participate in the National Dialogue next month and aims to highlight social and economic issues. The General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions (GFBTU) will also put the reinstatement of more than 1,900 More… |
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Bahrain trade union faces legal actionBahrain's biggest trade union, the General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions (GFBTU), which called for nationwide strikes during the recent anti-government protests, faces legal action if its board ignores demands to step down. Some of B More… |
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Over 60 Batelco trainees sackedMore than 60 Batelco trainees have had their contracts terminated for taking part in a nationwide strike, it has been announced. The group, which had been part of a Tamkeen work placement scheme, had responded to a call by the General Fede More… |
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Bapco may sue workers' unionBapco has said it would take legal action against the employees' union for encouraging workers to go on strike during the unrest. A special committee has been set up to investigate all cases of absenteeism, which was 60 per cent of the More… |
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'Return to work' appeal by Bahrain business leadersBusiness leaders have urged all workers across Bahrain to return to work immediately. The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) issued the plea as unionists continue with a week-old national strike. 'Everyone should display a More… |
