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KUWAIT, June 1 (KUNA) -- A national delegation representing the Government
and the National Union for Kuwait Laborers and Employees (NUKLE) is due to
take part in the 102nd Session of the International Labor Conference scheduled
in Geneva on June 20.
NUKLE General Secretary Fares Mohammed Al-Sewagh said in a statement to
KUNA a delegation, including figures representing the union, the government,
employers and employees, would fly to Geneva, on Sunday, to participate in the
international convention.
The delegation will be involved in activities of the convention and will
hold sideline meetings with members of specialized commissions to examine
Kuwait's implementation of some international conventions in this sector.
He indicated at many positive remarks, forwarded by the commission of
experts of the International Labor Organization, regarding Kuwaiti labor laws
and legislations, namely the law for regulating private labor which conforms
with international standards.
However, the experts still have some "negative remarks," namely with
respect of the expatriates' sponsorship law and some legal aspects concerning
house maids. Their remarks also address issues such as indiscrimination,
protection of women laborers and workers of unknown citizenship (also known as
the bedoun or illegal residents).
The delegation will also take part in other meetings on fringes of the
international convention, including a meeting of the GCC labor officials, the
Arab Group and another for solidarity with Palestinian workers. (end)
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