Identifier
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07MANAMA194
2007-03-01 14:46:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Manama
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BAHRAIN: MINISTER OF LABOR ON STRIKE BAN EXECUTIVE

Tags:  ECON ELAB PHUM SOCI BA HUMRIT POL 
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C O N F I D E N T I A L MANAMA 000194 

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STATE PASS TO USTR FOR JBUNTIN
DOL/ILAB FOR JRUDE

E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/28/2017
TAGS: ECON ELAB PHUM SOCI BA HUMRIT POL
SUBJECT: BAHRAIN: MINISTER OF LABOR ON STRIKE BAN EXECUTIVE
ORDER 62

REF: STATE 13806

Classified By: Ambassador William T. Monroe for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
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C O N F I D E N T I A L MANAMA 000194

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STATE PASS TO USTR FOR JBUNTIN
DOL/ILAB FOR JRUDE

E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/28/2017
TAGS: ECON ELAB PHUM SOCI BA HUMRIT POL
SUBJECT: BAHRAIN: MINISTER OF LABOR ON STRIKE BAN EXECUTIVE
ORDER 62

REF: STATE 13806

Classified By: Ambassador William T. Monroe for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
.


1. (C) In a February 28 meeting covering several topics
(septel),Ambassador delivered reftel points regarding
Executive Order 62, which bans strikes in certain sectors, to
Minister of Labor Dr. Abdulmajeed Bin Muhsin Al Alawi. Al
Alawi said that the Ministry had consulted ILO conventions
before drawing up the executive order and mentioned that
there is room in the ILO conventions to consider special
circumstances in individual countries. Ambassador reiterated
that E.O. 62 went further than ILO rulings in that it even
banned strikes in bakeries. Al Alawi responded that bakery
products could be considered essential, as bakery strikes
could affect public security and the health of the population.


2. (C) Al Alawi nonetheless said that the Ministry would
review the points discussed in the context of ILO conventions
and consult with ILO officials. He was noncommital on the
Ambassador's suggestion to provide U.S. experts for
consultations on the issue, but did not reject the offer
directly. He said that the Ministry would respond to the
Embassy after completing its review.

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