Workers at Libya's New Generation Company have announced their rejection of a proposed merger plan in its current form. They are demanding a thorough review of the plan, citing concerns about protecting the company's future and their rights. The workers emphasized that their stance is not against reforming the telecommunications sector, but rather a call for any restructuring efforts to be based on careful study, transparency, and accountability.
The workers highlighted that New Generation Company possesses significant assets, including properties, projects, technical capabilities, and national cadres. They noted that the company has maintained stability, paid employee salaries, and fulfilled its core obligations without relying on its parent company. The workers expressed concerns that a merger could compromise these achievements and their job security.
In a statement, the workers called for a comprehensive review of the merger plan, involving executive departments and labor unions from the concerned companies, with the assistance of a neutral and specialized advisory body. They requested sufficient time for this review, ensuring that all stakeholders' concerns are addressed.
The workers also urged the parent company to support New Generation Company's project to connect oil fields and avoid making a final decision on the merger until the judicial process is complete. Additionally, they demanded protection for the company's assets, projects, and cadres, particularly the secure government data network and strategic data transfer projects.
The workers stressed the need for written guarantees to safeguard their rights, including salaries, grades, experiences, benefits, and acquired rights. They insisted that any structural changes should not result in a reduction of these benefits. The workers also called for the activation of regulatory and judicial bodies to determine responsibilities for the decline in some of the company's resources and projects.
As an alternative to the proposed merger, the workers suggested establishing a new entity with an independent structure, basic system, budget, and capital, while ensuring the protection of employee rights and assets. This approach would involve separating assets and guaranteeing job security, rather than dissolving the existing company.
The workers reiterated their rejection of the merger plan in its current form and demanded a halt to final procedures until studies are completed, concerns are addressed, and necessary guarantees are provided. The New Generation Company employees' concerns reflect their commitment to protecting their rights and the company's future.
Key points
- Workers at New Generation Company reject merger plan due to concerns about job security and protection of company assets.
- Employees demand written guarantees to safeguard their rights, including salaries and benefits.
- Workers suggest establishing a new entity with an independent structure as an alternative to the proposed merger.
