Recommendations of the Conference "Labour Market Governance in the Context of Changing Arab Societies"

26 September 2013

Arab labour leaders pledge reform for social justice in a changing region

26 September 2013

Pan-Arab conference concludes with recommendations on labour inspection and administration, social dialogue and social protection in efforts to shore up jobs

Arab conference opens with calls to reform labour markets for social justice and employment

24 September 2013

The ILO and the Arab Labor Organization join governments, workers’ and employers’ organizations in calling for action to promote sustainable and inclusive labour markets and social justice in the Arab region.

Arab and Asian trade unions discuss migrant worker rights

Trade unions, rights groups and migrant worker representatives meet in Kathmandu to enhance cooperation on Asian migration to the Arab states.

Jordan trade unions review labour laws

The ILO and the General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions will examine gaps between Jordan's labour laws on freedom of association and international labour standards.

Training on collective bargaining in the Jordanian construction sector

Collective bargaining training for workers, employers and government officials aims to empower migrants working in the construction sector.

Jordan construction workers train on the basics of union work

Construction workers in Jordan receive basic training from the ILO on union work and labour rights.

ILO Regional Office for the Arab States Newsletter

06 August 2013

June 2013

Developing trade union policy on migrant workers

The ILO is hosting a one-day roundtable discussion on a construction union policy that focuses on representation of migrant workers

Collective Bargaining Agreement signed for Jordanian Apparel Sector

27 May 2013

A sector-wide agreement between employers associations and the garment union signed in Jordan.