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The Governor of Khartoum State, Mr. Ahmed Osman Hamza, met in his office on Thursday, the President of the State Workers Union, Mr. Hashim Al-Toum Abdullah, in the presence of the Secretary General of the Union, Mr. Osama Mubarak, and the Chairman and members of the Water Workers Sub-Committee in the state.
The meeting dealt with the conditions of workers in the units and institutions of the state, efforts to improve the working environment and preserve the rights of workers and address the issues facing them, as well as enhancing coordination between the state government, the labor union, trade unions and subsidiary bodies.
The Governor of Khartoum announced a number of measures for the benefit of workers, pointing out the results reached during the joint meetings with the Federal Ministry of Finance, especially the adoption of a four-month salary for teachers from the total dues and arrears, to start disbursement effectively during the next week.
The Governor also announced the fulfillment of the Prime Minister's commitments to exempt the residential sector from water fees, stressing the work to address the obligations related to basic services and reduce the burden on citizens and workers.
Ahmed Osman Hamza pledged to continue working with the labor union and the relevant authorities to pay the arrears due to workers and improve their living conditions and improve the working environment, stressing the importance of the role of workers in restoring the state institutions to provide services.
The Governor renewed his support for the establishment of cooperatives in the workplace, as one of the mechanisms aimed at alleviating the burden of living and providing basic goods and needs for workers at affordable prices.
For his part, the head of the Khartoum State Workers Union praised the efforts of the state government in addressing workers' issues, while workers' representatives affirmed their support for the state government's plans and programs, especially reconstruction and recovery programs, and their readiness to contribute to the restoration of services and enhance work and production.