26,000 workers involved in strike action in Dubai last year, report finds | The National

26,000 workers involved in strike action in Dubai last year, report finds | The National:



"Nearly 26,000 workers were involved in 34 labour strikes in the emirate last year because of late payment of wages and demand for higher salaries, according to a report released by the Federal Government.



The National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking said in its annual report that the main reason for strikes, accounting for at least 20, was delayed payment of wages.



Officials said the number of protests had declined from 45 in 2012, when 21,600 workers had downed their tools. However, more workers – 25,788 – were involved in fewer protests last year."



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