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    "id": 639140,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Bady",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 1612,
        "legal_name": "Bady Twalib Bady",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to present a Petition on employees of Hantex EPZ Limited on unfair dismissal. I, the undersigned, on behalf of the dismissed workers of Hantex EPZ Limited, draw the attention of the House to the following:- THAT, Article 41(1) and (2) of the Constitution entitles every worker to the right to fair labour practices, fair remuneration, reasonable working conditions, right to form, join or participate in activities of a trade union and the right to go on strike. THAT, in the recent past, about 900 employees of Hantex EPZ Limited have been subjected to salary delays without prior notice or explanation for the delay from their employer, forcing them to hold peaceful demonstrations in demand for their delayed two-month salaries; THAT, the employees who have been working for the company for the last four years now, were suspended in early March this year following the demonstrations which were held out of frustration. THAT, a meeting held on 14th March this year between the management of Hantex EPZ Limited, myself and the representative of the employees agreed that the suspended employees would be recalled to work in phases until all employees are re-absorbed. THAT, on 21st March this year, the management of Hantex EPZ Limited disregarded the return to work agreement and served about 700 of the suspended employees with dismissal letters. THAT, the tussle between the employees and the management of Hantex EPZ Limited has been so persistent that last year, the management also dismissed the employees, but reinstated them after lengthy deliberations through my intervention. THAT, while there has been efforts to resolve the tussle between the management and its workers, a lasting solution between the employees and the management of Hantex EPZ Limited has not been conclusively resolved. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
}