Labour Minister vows investigation into alleged worker-leasing in Cyprus hotel industry
Cyprus Labour Minister Marinos Moushouttas has condemned alleged worker-leasing practices in the hotel sector, affirming that "Cyprus is not a slave market." Speaking at a Labour Advisory Body meeting in Nicosia, he described such practices as unacceptable and confirmed that the Ministry of Labour and Department of Labour would investigate the allegations brought forward by trade unions SEK and PEO.
Moushouttas emphasized that the rights of all workers must be respected regardless of race, religion, color, or sex, and expressed a commitment to reducing or eliminating such exploitative practices. He called on individuals with information on specific cases to come forward to facilitate thorough investigations. Despite awaiting further details from the relevant department, the minister assured that the ministry would proceed with inquiries even in the absence of complete information.
The Labour Minister warned against allowing such issues to proliferate unchecked, likening the problem to the mythical Lernaean Hydra, where solving one issue leads to many more. His remarks signal intensified efforts to uphold workers' rights in Cyprus.
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