Djibouti's Minister of Labor, Yonis Ali Guedi, recently chaired a meeting with social partners, including representatives from trade unions, the General Union of Djiboutian Workers (UGTD), and the Djiboutian Union of Labor (UDT), as well as employer representatives and the National Chamber of Economy and Development (CNED). The meeting aimed to review the progress of the new Labor Code, a significant project to modernize the legal framework of professional relations and adapt it to changes in the labor market.
The Minister invited all social partners to provide their observations and suggestions on the draft text to enrich its content and better address the concerns of workers and employers. This initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize the legal framework of labor, which also includes reforming the texts governing civil servants and preparing a new collective convention. These projects aim to adapt legal instruments to current realities in the world of work and strengthen the framework of professional relations.
A working workshop will be held from November 8 to 11 to deepen exchanges, consolidate collected contributions, and prepare the submission of the project to the National Council for Social Dialogue and Economic and Social Development (CONTESS) for examination and validation. The Minister emphasized the importance of a participatory approach based on social dialogue, consultation, and collective responsibility to advance these reforms in a spirit of balance and cooperation between public authorities, trade unions, and employer representatives.
The Ministry of Labor reaffirms its commitment to modernizing labor legislation, consolidating social dialogue mechanisms, and promoting professional relations based on respect for the rights and obligations of each party. The Labor Code revision is a crucial step in this process, aiming to improve working conditions, protect workers' rights, and promote a more favorable business environment.
The meeting with social partners is part of the government's efforts to strengthen social dialogue and promote a more collaborative approach to labor relations. The Minister's initiative has been welcomed by trade unions and employer representatives, who recognize the importance of working together to address the challenges facing the labor market.
Djibouti's labor market is facing significant challenges, including a high rate of informal employment and a need for more effective labor protections. The revision of the Labor Code is seen as a key step in addressing these challenges and promoting more equitable and sustainable labor relations.
The government's commitment to social dialogue and labor reform is seen as a positive development by international organizations and labor experts. The International Labor Organization (ILO) has welcomed Djibouti's efforts to modernize its labor legislation and promote more effective labor protections.
Key points
- The revision of Djibouti's Labor Code aims to modernize the country's labor laws and improve working conditions.
- The Minister of Labor has invited social partners to provide input on the draft text to ensure that it addresses the concerns of workers and employers.
- A working workshop will be held in November to finalize the draft text and prepare it for submission to the National Council for Social Dialogue and Economic and Social Development (CONTESS).
