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40 workers allege insult by manager
ABU DHABI – Nearly 40 Egyptian labourers of a decoration and furnishing company yesterday filed a complaint with the Ministry of Labour (MoL) against their manager,
- PUBLISHED: Tue 24 Jul 2007, 9:05 AM UPDATED: Mon 2 Sept 2024, 2:24 PM
who they alleged, had insulted them during the working hours.
Talking to Khaleej Times, one of the workers said: “The engineer insulted us and shouted at me and my colleagues after the MoL inspectors had come and left the company premises. They (inspectors) had found violations in the midday break rule by the company.”
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Another worker of the company said: “We were insulted because we had talked to the MoL inspectors who came to the factory on Saturday. We had apprised them (MoL inspectors) with the bad conditions we are living in.”
The worker added: “We have been working under pressure. We are ready to do that. But they must respect us.”
However, the manager accused of insulting the workers denied having done so. He told Khaleej Times: “I did not insult the workers. However, during the day, I may have shouted at them. But at no time did I mean to insult them. I only wanted to get the work done, and I wanted quality. We respect our workers. But if they want to cancel their contracts, the company will pay them all the dues.”
Meanwhile, sources at the MoL said the matter was being investigated.