Oman
Among Top Arab Countries in ITUC Global Rights Index

Muscat,
2 Jun (ONA) — The Sultanate of Oman has emerged as one of the leading Arab
countries in the ITUC Global Rights Index, published by the International Trade
Union Confederation (ITUC).

Oman’s
rating improved from Level 4 to Level 3 — a notable step forward in terms of
trade union rights and freedoms. This progress reflects the sustained efforts
of the General Federation of Oman Workers (GFOW) at both national and
international levels.

According
to the Index, the improved rating is the result of a series of reforms to
labour legislation and regulatory frameworks. These reforms include enhanced
access to justice for workers and the promotion of more effective tripartite
dialogue between the government, employers, and workers’ representatives. This
has been achieved through the establishment of a joint dialogue committee
comprising representatives of all three parties, tasked with drafting,
reviewing, and amending labour laws and policies.

The
reforms introduced in recent years have contributed to fostering constructive
dialogue on labour and employment issues and to strengthening mechanisms for
the resolution of labour disputes.

The
ITUC Global Rights Index is an annual global assessment of trade union rights
and human rights in the world of work. It is published by the ITUC as part of
the International Labour Conference (ILC), held annually in Geneva,
Switzerland. The Index ranks countries on a scale from 1 (best) to 5+ (worst),
based on 97 indicators derived from International Labour Organization (ILO)
standards. These include restrictions on collective bargaining, the right to
strike, freedom of association, trade union membership, violence against trade
unionists, and limitations on freedom of expression.

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