Labour affairs, representation of workers and strikes in Qatar

This file contains:

• The Qatar Government Service Agreement for senior employees, along with correspondence regarding the question of compensation for employees who are sacked in contravention of their contracts (1)
• Report of a dispute between the Qatar Petroleum Company and equipment operators about the greasing of equipment and fears that the dispute could flare up again (5)
• Memorandum on 'Workers' Representation and Labour Legislation in Qatar', along with comments and responses, particularly regarding the possibility of introducing labour legislation in Qatar. It also includes a copy of a booklet titled 'Notes on Iraq', produced by the British Embassy in Baghdad for the guidance of British subjects considering employment in Iraq (14)