MUSCAT : The GFOW has released its monthly report for June 2025, highlighting its role in addressing labour-related challenges and supporting workers’ rights across the private sector.

According to the report, GFOW’s committee meetings reviewed requests from private sector establishments aiming to reduce their workforce due to prevailing economic conditions. Through these efforts, the committee successfully secured the reinstatement of 80 Omani workers. Additionally, approval was granted for the contract termination of 16 Omani workers and 14 expatriate workers.

Intervention was also made in a case of mass layoffs from one company, involving 4 incidents, where the Federation engaged through dialogue and legal review to assess the legitimacy and impact of these layoffs.

In addition, GFOW responded to 57 legal inquiries and consultations from workers seeking clarification on their rights and workplace obligations.

It also handled 9 cases involving individual and collective worker complaints, resolving 6, referring 1 to court, and continuing work on 2 ongoing cases. These cases involved dialogue and bargaining sessions to address worker grievances.

Key issued addressed dealt with wage disputes, leave entitlements, working hours, project transfers, and termination of contracts.

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