The Minister of Communications in the caretaker government, Johnny al-Qurm, confirmed after meeting with Prime Minister Najib Mikati that several proposals for short and medium-term solutions have been put forward to address the issues affecting Ogero. He indicated that there has been an agreement on the working method and that these proposals will be presented to the Advisory Board for approval, to be brought up in the next Cabinet session scheduled for next week.
Al-Qurm added that the meeting, which included Ogero's General Director Imad Kreidiyeh, a delegation from the labor union, and the head of the General Labor Union Bishara Asmar, discussed the union's four demands: a transportation allowance of 5 liters per day for those who come to work, educational assistance, a fixed cash amount in dollars according to the ranks of the workers and employees, and health insurance.
Al-Qurm expressed that it is crucial to keep this sector as isolated as possible, as it is essential for the state and all productive sectors for uplifting institutions and the economy. He stated, "Just as we managed to keep Alfa and Touch companies unaffected by the country's problems, we must strive diligently to keep the Ogero sector, which encompasses fixed internet, separate from the ongoing issues in the country because it is a key entry point for economic recovery."
