Africa-Press – Gambia. Gambian government Tuesday expressed commitment to upholding the fundamental rights of workers.
These, according to a minister include freedom of association, the right to organize and collective bargaining for fair wages and decent working conditions.
The Minister of Trade, Regional Integration and Employment, Mod K. Ceesay, expressed the commitment at the inaugural launch of the Federation of Labour Unions of The Gambia held at Paradise Suites Hotel.
He says the establishment of the federation reflects the constitutional rights of Gambians to organize and be represented through trade unions.
“The government of The Gambia, on behalf of His Excellency President Adama Barrow recognizes and fully respects the fundamental rights of workers to organise and to be represented,” Ceesay said, adding that this includes collective bargaining, worker solidarity and mutual support.
He stated that President Barrow, as a social democrat, supports social partnership and dialogue between government, employers and trade unions in order to promote non-violent and constructive industrial relations.
Ceesay says the Ministry of Trade, Regional Integration and Employment is committed to strengthening the legal and regulatory framework to protect workers from exploitation, improve occupational health and safety, and promote fair labour practices as well as peaceful industrial relations.
He added that the government would continue to review and strengthen labour laws in line with International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions, noting that organized labour remained an important partner in governance and collective bargaining processes.
According to him, a strong, responsible and democratic labour movement is essential for building a productive and inclusive economy.
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