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Liberia: Labor Ministry On LAC Back
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The Analyst (Monrovia)
9 May 2008
Posted to the web 9 May 2008
The Minister of Labor Atty. Samuel Kofi Woods, II says: "The government of Liberia is committed to securing a conducive labor environment for investment while at the same time ensuring that the dignity and right workers are protected in the country".
He called on the management of LAC to improve the conditions of workers at the plantation Minister Woods made the statement Thursday, May 1, 2008 when he met with the management and workers of the Liberia Agriculture Company (LAC) in Grand Bassa County.
The meeting was intended to consolidate the tripartite partnership through social dialogue and respect for the rule of law. The visit which coincided with the observance of International Workers Day came as a result of a three weeks strike action by workers of the plantation.
Speaking in separate meetings with the management and workers of LAC, Minister Woods said his visit was also intended to strengthen social dialogue between the parties and called on both management and workers to continue to dialogue in the interest of industrial peace and harmony.
The General Manager of the Liberia Agriculture Company (LAC), said insecurity was the major problem on the plantation and assured the Ministry of Labor delegation of his management preparedness in improving conditions of workers of the plantation.
The workers for their part expressed gratitude to the Labor ministry family for the visit and assured them that they have resolved to resume dialogue and respect for the rules of law.
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It can be recalled that Workers of the Liberia Agriculture Company (LAC), on April 4, 2008 staged a major strike action in demand for additional bag of rice; increase in the purchasing rate of latex; furniture loan (provided to only senior staff); and safety protection materials going.
Meanwhile, reports from LAC say Workers have resumed work following the intervention of the Ministry of Labor.
Members of the government's delegation included; Labor Minister Samuel Kofi Woods, II, Grand Bassa County Superintendent Julia Duncan Cassell, Assistant Minister for Regional Labor Affairs, Cole Bangalu, Assistant Minister for Labor Standards, Madam Rosetta N. Jackollie and J. Kortu Nyandibo, Assistant Director for Public Affairs.
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