The public is being urged to voice their opinions on the proposed amendments to the labour relations law, which are open for input until May 8.
The proposed amendments cover 11 key points, including the right of state workers to gather or strike, methods of settling labour disputes and penalties for unlawful work stoppages.
Under the proposed changes, a law will be enacted to recognise the right of state officials, state employees or workers in public organisations and state enterprise agencies to gather without a political agenda.
The term "employer" will be redefined to align with the definition provided by the labour protection law. The change aims to protect sub-contracted workers who participate in these activities.
An alternative proposal for resolving labour disputes would see both sides negotiate or else request a committee to settle the dispute on their behalf.
If workers choose to exercise their right by engaging in a work stoppage which must not affect core public services, they are required to inform their employers 24 hours in advance.
In case a work stoppage affects core public services such as public health, electricity and waterworks, a contingency plan for maintaining basic services must be prepared in advance, and the public must be informed at least 7 days in advance. Such a plan must be reviewed every year.