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The number of workers committing suicide has dropped in Sharjah, thanks to the new labour rules.
Speaking to Khaleej Times on the sidelines of a Press conference held by Sharjah Labour Standards Development Authority (SLSDA) on Tuesday to announce the International Workers' Day programme, Y.A. Rahim, President of the Indian Association of Sharjah, said that the number of suicides has been reduced over the last two years in Sharjah.
Previously, there were five or six cases of suicide every month, but during the last year the have been only one or two cases each month, at most, have been reported.
According to him most suicide cases occurred due to financial issues such as late payments, ill-treatment by employers, illness, lack of medical insurance, poor accommodation and lack of entertainment.
He attributed the sharp drop in suicides to the new labour law that force employers to deposit salaries of their labourers into their accounts, as well as improvements in their living conditions.
There are now zero reported protests by labourers, largely due to effective labour laws that ensure on-time payments and protect them from exploitation by employers.
The Indian Association in Sharjah, working in coordination with the Indian consulate, repatriates bodies of deceased workers by using the Indian Community Welfare Fund.
He also noted that the efforts and initiatives being undertaken by the LSDA will play a significant role in reducing the number of suicide cases to labourers.
The LSDA is working to ensure happiness and a decent life for labourers who work hard to achieve developments in the UAE.
"At least they would feel that someone is looking after them," he said.
Meanwhile, the Sharjah Labour Standards Development Authority (SLSDA) on Tuesday announced its plan to mark the International Workers' Day in the emirate.
The International Workers' Day, also known as Labour Day and May Day, falls on the first of May each year.
The SLSDA, a body to protect labour rights, intends to mark the International Workers' Day with a celebratory three-day event from April 29 - May 1 at Al Sajah in Sharjah.
According to the Indian Association Sharjah, the organiser of the event, 400 labourers in the emirate will benefit from the three-day event.
The SLSDA's programme aims to highlight and showcase the significant contribution of labourers and working-class people to the urban development in the emirate and across the UAE.
How they are going to celebrate
The list of programmes was made in the presence of Salem Yousef Al Qaseer, Chairman of the SLSDA, and Shaikh Mohammed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, and Director of the SLSDA, at a Press conference held in the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
A delegation of Sharjah Government officials, as well as representatives from the private sector and members of the Indian Association, were also present.
The director of the SLSDA, extended his thanks to the Indian Association for organising the festival and inviting labourers to join the celebration.
Addressing the Press conference Al Laser said that the celebration includes a series of entertaining sporting and awareness activities. These include friendly cricket and volleyball matches between labourers and a dedicated bazaar (market) hosting a large number of retailers.
"The three-day festival will offer entertainment in the form of cultural performances from different countries, including: India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh," Al Qaseer added.
What's in store for workersSharjah Labour Standards Development Authority (SLSDA) submit proposals to the government after studying the needs and issues of labourers carefully.The labour body in Sharjah, the SLSDA, has recommended these things for the benefit of the workers: Mandatory medical insurance for the workers, establishment of parks, commercial malls, sport courts and cinemas in areas including Al Sajjah and Sharjah Industrial areas. |
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