The Philippines is seeking to establish a labor agreement with Sweden to enhance the protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the country, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).
Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac met with Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary and Ambassador-Designate to Sweden Patrick A. Chuasoto to discuss initiatives aimed at safeguarding the rights and welfare of Filipino workers in Sweden, the agency said in a statement on Wednesday.
“Both officials expressed optimism about the future support and protection of OFWs in Sweden with the possibility of forging a bilateral agreement that promotes regular, ethical, orderly, and sustainable migration of OFWs,” the statement said.
The Philippines is also considering establishing a Migrant Workers Office in Sweden, the agency added.
Currently, there is no bilateral labor agreement between the two countries. However, Chuasoto commended the DMW’s efforts to enhance the skills of Filipino workers through partnerships with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.
Source: bworldonline.com