US Congress delegation visits LMRA, reviews CTIP System

Manama, Mar. 24 (BNA): A delegation from the US Senate and House of Representatives hailed Bahrain’s interest in regularly reviewing and updating its legislative and legal frames to ensure compliance with the global requirements, and other legal, humanitarian and social considerations, with the aim of providing the required protection that safeguards the rights of all production parties. During a visit to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), the US delegation lauded Bahrain's efforts in the Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) program fields and commended the LMRA’s keenness on developing its CTIP monitoring and follow-up processes. The delegation was welcomed by the LMRA’s Chief Executive Officer Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi and senior officials. During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the LMRA’s role in creating a safe environment for employees and employers. The delegation was also briefed on the LMRA’s commitment to fostering CTIP efforts and providing the proper legal and procedural frames that aim at protecting the workers against any form or type of abuse in normal or extraordinary conditions. The LMRA highlighted the projects and initiatives it adopted as part of its efforts to safeguard the rights of workers, including the Wages Protection System (WPS), the Optional Insurance System for Domestic Expatriate Workers, and other key projects.