by Benjamin Millington
Bahrain’s Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) downplayed the concerns of around 500 contractors and small business owners who held a protest this morning against government imposed labour fees.
From 9am until noon the protestors waved placards, chanted slogans and gave speeches on the steps of the LMRA headquarters in Sanabis, calling for the government to remove a monthly $26.50 (BHD 10) fee paid by employers for every expatriate worker. (more…)
By BASMA MOHAMMED
FISHERMEN are planning a nationwide strike starting February 15 in protest over fees imposed by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA).
The strike comes after the alleged failure of officials to meet their demands.
By BASMA MOHAMMED
MANAMA
FISHERMEN are planning to go on a nation-wide strike within two weeks in protest over fees imposed by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) for each expatriate worker.
HUNDREDS of Bahraini fishermen yesterday staged a protest over a BD10 monthly fee imposed by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) for each expatriate worker.
It was organised by the Fishermen’s Protection Society at its premises in Muharraq.
