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Subject: Special Economic Zones and Workers' Rights
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 14:33:06 +0530
From: CK Raju <raju.mes@gmai...>

"DUBAI: Authorities here have released most of the 4,500 Asian workers
detained after their protests for higher wages turned violent on
Saturday. However, 159 workers, including 90 Indians, are facing
prosecution as they have been accused of direct involvement in the
violence.

A majority of those released resumed work on Wednesday after
furnishing bonds that they would abide by the terms of their existing
contracts. As many as 3,900 of the 4,500 held were Indians, hailing
mainly from Punjab, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.

The protesters belonged to a construction company operating in Dubai's
sprawling Jebel Ali Free Zone. The situation turned ugly on Saturday
evening when a section of the workers attacked police vehicles,
disrupted traffic and damaged public property..."
Full story is at
http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/01/stories/2007110156041500.htm

Perhaps a scheme of things to come with similar projects like Smart
City and other Special Economic Zones in Kerala. What a pity - a party
that stands for workers' rights become instrumental in promoting such
projects that deny them their basic rights.

CK Raju
Thrissur


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