Electricity workers threaten strike

By Petra - Apr 17,2014 - Last updated at Apr 17,2014

AMMAN — The general union for workers in the electricity sector on Thursday threatened to observe a strike on May 14 if the Jordan Electric Power Company administration does not respond to employees’ demand for an increase in salaries.

The union said in a statement that the workers want to reach a settlement that is in both parties’ interests.

The union said employees want occupational hazard allowances and JD50 added to their basic salary to cover the increasing costs of living, among other demands.

The strike will be held in accordance with the Labour Law, the union added.

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