Ministry of Labour participates in 317th Session of ILO governing body in Geneva

Geneva, March 26, 2013 (WAM) - The UAE, represented in Ministry of Labour participated in the 317th Session of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Governing Body, being held at the (ILO) headquarters in Geneva. Mubarak Saeed Al Dhaheri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour, head of the delegation said since the UAE joined the Board of Directors of ILO in June 2011, it has been keen to participate effectively so as to boost the country's stature in the organisation. He added that the agenda includes a number of themes, which will emphasise the UAE's keenness on implementation of the policies, legislations and monitoring tools, which aim to regulate the labour market and boost participation of the national manpower in the private sector, in addition to creation of balance in the working relationships through protecting the temporary labour rights and safeguarding employers' interest as well. The country's delegation includes Assistant Under Secretary for Labour Affairs at the Ministry, Humaid bin Deemas Al Suwaidi and other officials. – Emirates News Agency, WAM