MUSCAT : The meeting, held during the ninth session of the second annual session (2024-2025), involved affected employees and representatives from the General Federation of Oman Workers (GFOW).

The discussion focused on the implications of the restructuring, the severance benefits offered to affected employees, and the working conditions within the company. The Committee heard from employees impacted by the restructuring, who shared their concerns regarding the company’s decisions and the repercussions on their professional futures.

The GFOW elaborated on its efforts to address the fallout from Oman Air’s decisions and shared its perspective on the exclusion of employees from the company’s new structure, while highlighting their ongoing advocacy for the workforce.

Discussions extended to potential solutions and demands proposed by the Federation, the details of ongoing legal proceedings, the number of employees affected by the voluntary resignation notices, and the involvement of relevant government authorities in addressing the issue.

The Committee also engaged with the Federation on the Ministry of Labour’s recent Wage Protection System decision. The dialogue explored the implications of the policy on the workforce and proposed solutions to mitigate any adverse outcomes.

The meeting was chaired by H.E Younis Ali Al Mandhri, Chairman of the Youth and Human Resources Committee, and attended by committee members.

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