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Viewing cable 08DUBAI278, PHILIPPINE CONGEN LABOR ATTACHE DISCUSSES UAE LABOR ISSUES

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
08DUBAI278 2008-07-16 09:21 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Consulate Dubai
VZCZCXRO8071
PP RUEHDIR
DE RUEHDE #0278/01 1980921
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 160921Z JUL 08
FM AMCONSUL DUBAI
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 6094
INFO RUEHZM/GCC C COLLECTIVE
RUEHAD/AMEMBASSY ABU DHABI PRIORITY 3130
RUEHDE/AMCONSUL DUBAI PRIORITY 9295
RUEHML/AMEMBASSY MANILA PRIORITY 0005
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 DUBAI 000278 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PGOV ELAB PHUM AE RP
SUBJECT: PHILIPPINE CONGEN LABOR ATTACHE DISCUSSES UAE LABOR ISSUES 
 
REF: A. DUBAI 245; B. 07 DUBAI 570; C. 07 DUBAI 581 
 
DUBAI 00000278  001.2 OF 002 
 
 
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED 
 
1. (U) Summary: In a meeting covering a broad range of labor 
topics, Dubai-based Philippine Labor Attache Virginia Calvez 
discussed with Pol/Econ Officer updates to the UAE-Philippine 
pilot project (ref A), including how this pilot would complement 
existing labor-related regulations implemented by the Philippine 
government (GOP).  Calvez commended the excellent relationship 
with UAE government officials and noted that the positive 
atmosphere has greatly benefited the Filipino community in Dubai 
and the northern emirates.  She did, however, suggest that the 
UAE Ministry of Labor (MOL) dedicate additional resources to 
dispute resolution so that cases can be processed in a more 
reasonable time frame.  She also flagged ongoing concern over 
employment-seekers on visit visas who bypass the GOP employment 
assistance regime.  End summary. 
 
MOL Pilot Project in the Philippines 
 
------------------------------------ 
 
2. (SBU) Philippine ConGen Labor Attache Virginia Calvez told 
Pol/Econ Officer on July 8 that the recently-announced UAE pilot 
program would seek to link and/or enhance existing expatriate 
labor regulations in the Philippines for UAE-bound workers. 
Calvez explained that the GOP already has a comprehensive system 
of worker protections that apply to Filipino nationals worldwide 
(ref B).  In most countries, all employment requests processed 
through Filipino recruitment agencies must pass through one of 
the Philippine Labor Attache offices, where staff members verify 
that the requested employment parameters meet the GOP's minimum 
standards (i.e., minimum wage, appropriate working conditions, 
suitable living accommodation, etc.).  (Note:  There are 
exceptions to this requirement; in countries where local labor 
standards meet or exceed those mandated by the GOP, labor 
requests are not vetted by the Labor Attache.  End note.)  If 
the job order does not meet these minimum requirements, the 
prospective worker will not be authorized to leave the 
Philippines on an employment visa. 
 
Using Technology to Prevent Contract Switching 
 
--------------------------------------------- - 
 
3. (SBU) Since the UAE does not recognize labor contracts signed 
outside of UAE territory, Calvez noted that the bilateral pilot 
project would likely focus, in part, on technical methods by 
which the signed contract could be electronically transferred to 
the satisfaction of both the UAE and GOP.  (Note: The electronic 
transmission of labor contracts would greatly assist in the 
persistent fight against contract substitution, which often 
takes place during the transition of the contract from the 
recruitment agency in the sending country to the employer in the 
receiving country.  End note.)  Calvez also speculated that the 
upcoming October visit of UAE Minister of Labor Saqr Ghobash to 
the Philippines would help facilitate the implementation of this 
system. 
 
Visit Visas Still Abused 
 
------------------------ 
 
4. (SBU) Calvez remarked that despite the protections 
implemented by the GOP, some Filipino nationals travel to the 
UAE on visit visas (as opposed to an employment visa) for the 
purposes of seeking work upon arrival (refs B & C).  Using a 
tourist visa in order to search for employment, she stressed, 
places the individual at the mercy of unscrupulous employers or 
intermediaries, who often take advantage of desperate job 
seekers' lack of cultural understanding and/or knowledge of the 
labor system (i.e. contract terms, sponsorship requirements, 
legal protections, etc.).  She underscored the importance of 
Filipino nationals relying on proper employment channels, which 
provide for very important pre-departure orientation training 
such as basic language and cultural awareness, information on 
terms/conditions of employment, and HIV/sexual education 
awareness. 
 
Excellent Bi-lateral Relations 
 
------------------------------ 
 
5. (SBU) Calvez also highlighted the excellent bi-lateral 
relations between the Labor Attache's office and the various 
government entities in the UAE responsible for labor oversight. 
She commended the regular cooperation and communication with 
these officials and said disputes involving Filipino workers are 
typically resolved very quickly, either through the MOL's 
grievance system or in the labor courts.  Calvez did note, 
however, that increasingly large labor caseloads often result in 
 
DUBAI 00000278  002.2 OF 002 
 
 
significant delays for the affected employee.  She suggested 
that more MOL employees dedicated to labor adjudications, 
especially those with qualified language skills, could greatly 
improve the system's efficiency. 
 
Comment 
 
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6. (SBU) The GOP appears to be taking a proactive role in 
seeking to ensure that its 300,000 nationals in the UAE 
(approximately 218,000 in Dubai and the northern emirates and 
85,000 in Abu Dhabi) benefit from the full range of protections 
under Philippine and UAE law.  Still, as highlighted by Calvez, 
problems with contract substitution and abuse of visitor visas 
persist.  The technological aspects of the new pilot project, if 
ultimately implemented, could help to close the loophole through 
which contract substitution can thrive.  Moreover, some of the 
proposed visa regulations recently announced by the UAE, which 
increases tourist visa fees and mandates that some nationalities 
(the Philippines included) provide a security deposit meant to 
guarantee departure, could reduce the number of job seekers 
entering on tourist visas.  If not, the UAE and GOP may be 
forced to address tourist visa abuse on a bilateral basis.  End 
comment. 
MAGLEBY