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Indian workers in Bahrain end strike

Dubai: More than 2,200 Indian construction workers in Bahrain, who were on strike, have agreed to return to work after getting promises of pay rise.

The workers were to report to work at 5 a.m. on Saturday, but they did not do so until afternoon after the company agreed to increase their salaries.

The Indians, who work for Dubai-based Al Hamad Construction and Development, refused to go to work at various labour sites in Bahrain, said media reports.

The labourers, who receive a monthly salary ranging from $159 to $238, were upset when the company announced an across-the-board $26 increase, saying it was not enough to cope with the rising cost of living. Now the increase would range between $26 and $79.

An Indian Embassy official said they could not interfere unless the workers filed a complaint.

Labour Ministry professional development programme committee chief Ahmad Al Khabbaz said no complaint had been registered with them, though they were checking the matter. — PTI

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