Tunis:Labor Minister Dr. Mohammad Haidar met with a delegation from the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafés, Catering and Entertainment Establishments in Lebanon, led by Joseph Haddad, to discuss the challenges faced by the tourism sector and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation with the ministry.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, the discussions centered around safeguarding Lebanese workers' rights, adjusting wages, improving working conditions, and regulating the labor market during difficult economic times. The delegation highlighted the importance of balancing the financial sustainability of tourism establishments with the protection of employees' rights.

In a separate meeting, Dr. Haidar also met with representatives from the Municipal Workers Association, led by Wajdi Al-Taqi and accompanied by legal and labor adviser Issam Ridan. This meeting focused on proposed legislation to extend National Social Security Fund benefits to municipal wage earners. The delegation pointed out that permanent municipal staff should be excluded from this proposed law, as they are already covered under Decree No. 112, which regulates public employees.