A proposal to amend municipal law aims at creating two controversial posts, including secretary general of Beirut municipality was postponed. The proposal was expected to evoke anger of the G.Orthodox who think such post is planned to curve authority of the Orthodox governor. The resignation was submitted to the minister of industry following a meeting of industrial sectors' council. The council said the duties cut 's decree was taken unilaterally without knowledge of the minister of industry and the decree is sort of mercy bullet against production sector, and a danger against investments in Lebanese industry. They recall that an earlier protective measure was decided nine months ago, so how such a fresh policy be reviewed and retracted in a short time.
Clothing industry is one of Lebanon major exportation industries.
Mr Sarraf blamed prime minister Hariri of taking the decision to cut duties unilaterally without discussing it with concerned minister, saying Mr Hariri is ignoring the needs of industry. Labours, Strikes and Amendment of Labour Law Beirut airport is back to normal following a 24 hours strike by MEA pilots and staff. The MEA and other Arab and foreign airlines resumed flights as scheduled while passengers booked again. Union of air transports including MEA, TMA, Abella, LAT and others said after a meeting they support the MEA staff and workers strike now and in future , including the possibility of a new strike, unless their demands are met. The Labour minister Assaad Hardan held meetings yesterday with his aides and representatives of labour unions to intermediate with MEA saying his ministry will intervene to discuss demands.