21.   The laid-off workers demonstrated outside the labor ministry Wednesday seeking compensation.

22.   The Manpower Ministry is similar to labor ministries in other countries.

23.   The members, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the labor ministry informed the society of the government decision through pamphlets sent to its office in Manama.

24.   The labor ministry and unionists were at odds Tuesday over a decision by officials to move the annual May Day celebration to one week after it is traditionally celebrated.

25.   The union lodged a complaint with the labor ministry on Tuesday and now must wait at least five days to begin the work stoppage under Venezuelan law.

26.   There was no comment Monday from the federal labor ministry.

27.   To avoid forcing Jewish inspectors to work on the Sabbath, the labor ministry has been sending Druze Arab inspectors to impose fines on store owners who stay open.

28.   To avoid forcing Jewish inspectors to work on the Sabbath, the labor ministry has been sending Druze Arabs inspectors to impose fines on storeowners who stay open.

29.   Yet both parents and employers are well aware that the labor ministry has too few investigators to adequately enforce the laws.

30.   He said those employers needing the services of foreign workers had to apply for authorization from the labor ministry, or they could face legal action.