Amman, Sept. 29 (Petra) — The General Federation of Jordanian Trade
Unions, in cooperation with the International Labor Organization
(ILO), organized a legal session with specialized legal training for
men and women working in Petra’s tourism sector.

The aim is to raise awareness of legal protection in the workplace
and encourage active union participation, according to a federation
press statement issued Tuesday.

The session is part of the second phase of the “Union Power for a
More Inclusive and Gender-Equal World of Work” project. The
federation is implementing it with the Decent Work for Women
Programme, with support from the government of Norway.

It included case studies and group exercises. It focused on basic
rights and obligations under the labor law, such as work contracts,
wages, working hours and leave.

It also covered protections under the social security law, including
work injuries, maternity, unemployment and old age. Other topics were
violence and harassment in the world of work, including their forms,
protection mechanisms and how to file complaints.

Federation President Khaled Fanatsa said the training reflects the
federation’s push to widen its union and awareness work and reach
workers where they work, in line with its strategic and reform plan.

ILO Country Coordinator in Jordan Amal Mowafy stressed the importance
of the partnership with the federation. She said stronger union work
begins with workers knowing their rights, being able to make their
voices heard and taking an active part in social dialogue.

Head of Cooperation at the Norwegian Embassy in Jordan Birgitte
Wessel, underscored the importance of cooperation and partnership in
strengthening labor rights. She said workers’ knowledge of their
basic rights is the basis for protecting and empowering them.

Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) Board of
Commissioners Chairman Adnan Sawa’ir, highlighted the importance of
complementary roles among partners in supporting workers and
involving them in development.

He pointed to the role of national institutions in supporting the
local community and boosting jobs and development in the Petra
region.

The project team also made field visits in Petra to training centers,
associations and local women-led initiatives. It reviewed women’s
experiences in jewelry making, clay crafts and food production.

//Petra// NQ