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AMMAN — The General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions (GFJTU) and the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Bureau for Workers' Activities on Tuesday discussed mechanisms to bolster cooperation on priority labour issues, aiming to support workers' rights and promote decent work principles.
The discussions took place during a meeting held on the sidelines of the 114th session of the International Labour Conference, currently underway in Geneva, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
The meeting brought together GFJTU President Khaled Fanatseh and bureau Director Oliver Ropke, in the presence of Deputy Director Clair Ruppert, Regional Desk Officer for the Arab States Mustafa Said, and Communication and Liaison Officer Mamadou Souare.
Both sides emphasised the importance of boosting the partnership between the Jordanian trade union movement and the ILO.
They also stressed the need to intensify joint efforts to address labour market challenges, ensuring a fair and sustainable working environment that protects workers' rights and supports socio-economic development.
The meeting addressed decent work within the digital platform economy, exploring mechanisms to support national efforts to regulate platform work in alignment with modern international standards, thereby providing the necessary protection for workers in this growing sector.
The participants underscored the importance of institutionalising tripartite dialogue among the government, employers, and workers as a “primary” tool to address labour issues and maintain balance among all stakeholders.
Regarding the informal economy, the two sides stressed the necessity of expanding the social protection umbrella to include informal workers and facilitating their transition to the formal economy.
The meeting reviewed ongoing efforts to promote gender equality in the labour market, with a specific focus on supporting women's participation and leadership within trade unions.
Discussions also covered the ILO's vision for social justice and the Global Coalition for Social Justice.
The delegates also reviewed the current situation in the region and the impact of conflicts and crises on labour markets and social stability.
They highlighted the important role of ILO in protecting workers during crises and emergencies, as well as supporting countries and communities affected by socio-economic challenges.
