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Liberia: Labour is a valuable commodity on the job market, says Cllr. Gongloe
Oct 29, 2009
by Michael Kpayili / Staff Writer
Labour Minister Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe says labour is a valuable commodity on the job market and as such, those who buy it must pay valuable price.
According to a Labour Ministry’s release, Minister Gongloe made the statement Tuesday, 27, 2009 when he visited for the first time the headquarters of the Liberia Labour Congress (LLC) on the Somali Drive, Garnerville to acquaint himself with activities of the LLC.
The Labour Minister said it is a shame for a union to lose a case with an employer on the basis of not knowing the law. He said a strong union is one that is knowledgeable of its constitution and the Labour Practices Law of Liberia. He called on members of the LCC to respect and uphold their union’s constitution. He also stressed the need for union’s leaders to encourage workers’ discipline and good work ethics that would make workers indispensable to employers in Liberia.
He told the LLC members that anti-corruption measures are not only applicable to government officials, but are also applicable to worker organizations in the country. He called on trade union leaders to ensure that transparency and accountability remain the hallmark in their day to day activities.
Minister Gongloe said the Labour Ministry under his administration will not interfere in trade union matter but warned that the Ministry will not be intimidated by any of its social partners (Workers`/Employers` Organizations) in upholding the law, regulations and in promoting government’s effort to create a good business climate in Liberia as a way of lifting Liberians out of poverty.
The Labour Boss noted that Regulation #17 recently issued by the Ministry of Labour is not intended to raise money for the government but to ensure that preference is given to Liberians for employment in their own country. He noted that this is the least any government can do for its citizens.
For his part, the President of the Liberia Labour Congress (LLC), Moses Barwror commended Minister Gongloe for the visit and recounted the numerous assistance the Ministry of Labour had provided LLC since its formation as a national umbrella organization of all labour unions in Liberia.
He said the LLC will support the Ministry of Labour to develop laws that are intended to promote decent work programs and job creation for Liberia.
At the meeting, Minister Gongloe accepted a request to visit the National Labour Center at least once in every two months.
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Michael Kpayili is a staff writer for TheLiberianTimes.com. Kpayili has written articles which have appeared on TheLiberianTimes.com since late 2005, and his hard hitting investigative journalism has earned the respect of the Liberian press community.
Michael Kpayili may be contacted at mkpayili@theliberiantimes.com.
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