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17 February, 2021Somalia’s ratification of Convention 190 and six other International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions is the result of a successful campaign by trade unions to improve labour standards in the country.
The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) says the ratification will benefit workers during the current Covid-19 pandemic and will assist in “resilient social and economic recovery.” IndustriALL affiliate, the Somalia Union of Petroleum and Gas Workers (SUPEGW), which also belongs to FESTU, took part in the ratification campaign.
FESTU secretary general Omar Faruk Osman says:
“We championed the ratifications by pursuing the ILO principles of tripartism, social dialogue, harmonious labour relations and met with the Prime Minister, Mohamed Hussein Roble, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, and the Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry. By ratifying these internationally recognized frameworks that set legal guarantees for workers, the Somali
The East African
Friday January 15 2021
Somalia s Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble. He has rescinded a decision to dissolve the Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry. PHOTO | FILE | NMG
Summary
Managing directors say the Chamber will cooperate with authorities to ensure members are engaged in only legal activities.
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Somalia s Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble on Wednesday rescinded a decision to dissolve the Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry following complaints from traders.
At a press briefing in Mogadishu, Mr Roble said the organisation had not been disbanded as announced by the Trade Ministry in December.
“The Chamber has not been disbanded and we will recall the letter from the Ministry of Trade,” Roble told journalists in Mogadishu.