It is time to establish a government company for home maintenance. The Kuwait’s public is complaining about the maintenance costs, and this complaint is now common. They don’t have many choices as the prices vary. If an air condition breaks down during this scorching heat, technicians charge so much money for repairs and maintenance. The costs of fixing household items, electric systems, damaged floors, etc are soaring higher.
Some cooperative societies have attempted to solve the problem by bringing in workers and setting the prices. We appreciate and thank them for that, but still, many technicians try to find a way to still exploit people. What is the solution? There are many laborers in Kuwait, and they compete as they place advertisements showcasing their services.
These technicians and workers face a lot of challenges and problems too. They must save a huge sum of money to pay their sponsors so as to renew their papers. These workers will also pay their bills and take care of themselves and their families back home. Kuwaitis and residents have to bear the brunt of these problems as usual. This prompted the need for a lasting solution. Many families are now spending more than their budgets as the cost of maintenance soars amid the high cost of living.
To prevent sponsors’ exploitation, the government should provide trained laborers through a shareholding company, provide accommodation and transportation for the workers, and set up price lists for services and repairs. This will safeguard the dignity of labor and will prevent exploitation. Are we able to do that? In new Kuwait, the exploitation columns no longer attract readers. We need to stop these bogus companies, establishments, and individuals who exploit expats and charge them huge sums of money without providing them adequate jobs and accommodations.
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