Labor Minister Highlights Social Dialogue as Key to Labor Relations

Minister of Labor Hassan Raddad.

Hassan Raddad, the Minister of Labor, chaired a meeting of the Supreme Council for Social Dialogue on Sunday. The meeting was attended by council members representing the government, business organizations, and labor unions. This gathering is part of the council’s role in promoting a culture of social dialogue among stakeholders in the production process, aligning with national legislation and relevant international standards.

At the start of the meeting, the minister emphasized the council’s significance as a key mechanism for fostering constructive social dialogue and enhancing consensus among stakeholders regarding policies and legislation related to labor relations. He stressed that the ministry is committed to ongoing consultation and coordination with all social partners to achieve a balance between the interests of labor parties and support a stable, secure work environment conducive to investment and production.

The agenda covered several topics, including continued discussions on the executive decisions related to the new Labor Law No. 14 of 2025, alongside reviewing various draft ministerial decisions relevant to this law.

Among the discussions were presentations and deliberations on new draft ministerial decisions. These included two draft resolutions regarding identifying enterprises required to establish functional units for occupational safety and health and legislative compensation in accordance with Article 259 of the law. Additionally, there was a draft resolution concerning licensing in occupational safety training according to Article 261, as well as a project aimed at regulating expertise and consultancy operations in occupational safety and health.

The council also discussed several drafts concerning safety and health standards, including a resolution addressing rules, standards, and requirements for occupational safety. There was also a focus on models for semiannual statistics that would include data on occupational diseases, fatalities, serious accidents, and injuries.

The meeting further reviewed proposals for amendments to the Labor Union Organizations Law and discussed outcomes from the International Labour Conference’s 114th session.

Council members praised the outstanding performance of Egypt’s labor delegation at the conference led by Minister Hassan Raddad. They noted that the delegation successfully articulated Egypt’s stance on labor issues while positively reflecting recent advancements in Egypt’s legislative framework and policies related to labor markets and social dialogue. Furthermore, they highlighted its active role in discussing agenda issues at the conference and strengthening cooperation with international partners, particularly regarding Palestinian issues.