Al-Zira'a Holds Agriculture Labor Meeting
The Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture hosted a national meeting to discuss the state of agricultural labor in Lebanon, aiming to regulate the agricultural labor market, update legislation, and enhance social protection for workers, especially seasonal ones. During the meeting, emphasis was placed on organizing worker registration procedures, establishing a legal framework for employment contracts, providing health coverage, and increasing the participation of Lebanese youth through training and employment programs. Participants affirmed that organizing agricultural labor is a national necessity to ensure the sustainability of agricultural production and food security, and called for an operational plan that includes forming a joint committee and implementing pilot models for registering workers, improving conditions, strengthening workers' rights, and achieving a balance between protecting workers' rights and meeting the needs of the agricultural sector.
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