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
The International Labour Organization is hosting a roundtable discussion between national stakeholders and representatives of the national tripartite to continue discussions on a construction union policy with focus on migrant workers, in an effort to enhance representation of migrant workers and promote the role of the union in serving them.
The meeting will create a platform for national stakeholders and members of the tripartite committee to engage in discussions on the draft policy. The policy is expected to serve as a solid reference for unionists in their dealings with issues related to workers, focusing on migrant workers’ right in the construction sector.
The construction sector in Jordan provides a significant number of jobs for migrant workers from Egypt, India and most recently Syria. However, the only written legal reference trade unions have is the Jordanian Labour Law. This will be the first clear, written trade union policy to be produced addressing a number of issues relating to migrant workers.
It will allow trade unionists the opportunity to engage in policy-making processes on the sectoral and national levels, promote conformity with the International Labour Standards and encourage the ratification of the relevant ILO conventions on migrant workers. Jordan has ratified seven of the eight ILO core conventions. The remaining Convention 87 on freedom of association is yet to be ratified.
The policy is expected to be submitted to stakeholders for endorsement during the third quarter of 2013 and be fully deployed thereafter.
The consultations’ stage is open for several national and international key players in the construction sector. The tripartite is represented by the Ministry of Labour, The General Union for Construction Sector, and Jordan Construction Contractors Association. Other delegates represent International Trade Union Confederation, Builders and Woodworkers International, national NGOs like Phenix Center and Da’em Observatory, as well as independent contractors and activists.
The meeting will create a platform for national stakeholders and members of the tripartite committee to engage in discussions on the draft policy. The policy is expected to serve as a solid reference for unionists in their dealings with issues related to workers, focusing on migrant workers’ right in the construction sector.
The construction sector in Jordan provides a significant number of jobs for migrant workers from Egypt, India and most recently Syria. However, the only written legal reference trade unions have is the Jordanian Labour Law. This will be the first clear, written trade union policy to be produced addressing a number of issues relating to migrant workers.
It will allow trade unionists the opportunity to engage in policy-making processes on the sectoral and national levels, promote conformity with the International Labour Standards and encourage the ratification of the relevant ILO conventions on migrant workers. Jordan has ratified seven of the eight ILO core conventions. The remaining Convention 87 on freedom of association is yet to be ratified.
The policy is expected to be submitted to stakeholders for endorsement during the third quarter of 2013 and be fully deployed thereafter.
The consultations’ stage is open for several national and international key players in the construction sector. The tripartite is represented by the Ministry of Labour, The General Union for Construction Sector, and Jordan Construction Contractors Association. Other delegates represent International Trade Union Confederation, Builders and Woodworkers International, national NGOs like Phenix Center and Da’em Observatory, as well as independent contractors and activists.