Freedom of Association in the United Arab Emirates
We the undersigned believe that the government of the United Arab Emirates should sign up to International Labour Organisations core conventions 87 and 98 allowing for freedom of association and thus... continue reading »
"I dont think His highness will ever bother about your concerns, keep trying but I will suggest that find an another way, These workers are disposable for his Excellency, So dont waste your time and money in this part of the world or unless you like to be "
"I have stayed in Dubai for 19 years (was born there), and now i am studying in Canada. I totally believe in your cause!!"
"good work mafiwasta"
"As a muslim (and more importantly human) population, we (including our leaders) are obligated to ensure that justice is served, especially to those who are less privileged, because on the day of judgement we will be questioned for this. That alone is a go"
"I was shocked when I went to Dubai and saw the kind of conditions migrant workers are forced to live under. I will not return."
"HATS OFF TO THE LATEST JOB CONTRACT -BANK STATEMENT-FOR FAMILY UNIONS.OUR LABOUR MINISTER MUST HELP IN THE STOPAGE OF THE EMPLOYER GRABBING THE PASSPORTS OF ALL EMPLOYEES.MY YOUNGEST SON AND I ARE BEING PUNISHED FOR NO REASON AT ALL, MY HUSBAND IS EMPLOYE"
"World has even sent spacecraft to study Pluto. All this advancement is of no use if a modern city like Dubai exploits poor workers based on their ethnicity and origin. Shame on such as modern city"
"please improve the working conditions for those poor workers whom work very hard in such temperatures and poor accommodation facilities not to forget the little money they get paid to support their big families back home!!"
"My Kenyan friend works in a Dubai hotel. He is bright and capable, and has taken this unskilled job because there is nothing for him in Kenya. He should be paid fairly for his work, in order that he and his family may begin the climb out of poverty."
"Change is good..."
"It hurts to see UAE coming in the list of Human Rights Violations. It hurts because I was born in UAE so I hope they introduce fair laws."
"good luck with the petition."