The Rwanda Extractive Industry Workers Union (REWU) commends employers for their understanding on the respect for workers' rights and for providing them with legal provisions without going to court.
The Secretary General of REWU, Mr. Mutsindashyaka Andre, says that some employers do not respect the rights of workers, but through regular campaigns, some of them understand why the rights of workers/Employees and the labor provisions should be respected as enshrined in Rwanda's Labor Law.
'Since we started campaigning and training workers and employers on the Labor regulations, many have become more aware of it so that even when a conflict arises between the employer and the employee, it is easier to solve that because they have knowledge on the Labor law,' he said.
On November 24, 2020, at the headquarters of REWU, a mutual agreement was signed by the employer with two employees who had been illegally suspended.
REWU says that once the matter is brought to the notice of the employer 'We showed him the mistakes he has made, the rules that have not been complied with and advises him to settle the matter amicably and give them the money agreed upon by the parties in order to avoid going to court which could have caused other losses especially to the side of employer.'
The party argues that reaching out to the courts is not a priority but that employees and employers should also promote dialogues and consensus in order to resolve the issues they face.
REWU urges employers and employees to be aware of the provisions of the Labor Law as it will reduce disputes and situations arising from non-compliance.
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