Sunday, September 25, 2005

Workers' Protest Spurs Arab Emirates to Act

Workers' Protest Spurs Arab Emirates to Act - New York Times: "The protest surprised many - but far more astonishing was the government's response. Within hours of meeting with representatives of the workers, the labor minister, Ali bin Abdullah al-Kaabi, issued an unexpectedly tough ruling that shook many companies here to their roots.

This is a potentially important development, particularly if the UAE does not dilute it through weak enforcement.

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