On Labour Day: Labour Minister flags off Mobile Care Unit for Workers

Abu Dhabi, May 2, 2012 (WAM) - Minister of Labour Saqar Ghobash flagged off yesterday a Mobile Care Unit for workers. Participating in a celebration of the World Labour Day organised by the Labour Ministry at the Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi, the Minister also honoured a group of skilled workers including nationals. Following the footsteps of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who appreciates skill and dedication to work, we are happy to honour this galaxy of citizens and residents, who proved their competence and excellence in the skilled work, said the minister. The Mobile Care Unit will visit work sites and labour camps and ensure that the workers get their rights. The Unit will also receive complaints and suggestions from the workers and will enlighten them on various aspects related to contractual work. The Labour ministry had introduced Labour care stations in the proximity of labour camps in various emirates since 2007. – Emirates News Agency, WAM