ILO homeAbout the ILOHow the ILO worksDepartments and officesBureau for Workers' Activities (ACTRAV)News and articles News and articles May 2015 Syrian refugees, working informally and under harsh conditions, increase pressure on Jordan’s Labour market 18 May 2015 The arrival of high numbers of refugees has put further strain on infrastructure, resources and public services like education and health care, and increased competition for already scarce jobs in some sectors.