Amman, January 16 (Petra) – A collective labor contract was signed Thursday between the Jordan Garment and Textile Exporters Association, the General Union of Knitwear Owners, and the General Union of Workers in Textile Spinning, raising the minimum wage for workers in the spinning, weaving, and clothing industry from JD220 to JD230, effective January 1, 2025.

Minister of Labor Khaled Bakkar, who sponsored the signing, stated that the agreement also maintains an annual increase of JD5 per year for workers. Additionally, transportation allowances for employees in companies that do not provide transportation will increase to JD25 per month.

The signing ceremony was attended by the Vice President of the Jordanian Garment Exporters Association Sanal Kumar, President of the General Union of Textile Owners Mahmoud Hajjawi, his deputy Ihab Qadri, President of the General Union of Workers in Textile Spinning Fathallah Omrani, and Acting President of the General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions Khaled Abu Marjoub.

Bakkar noted that approximately 24,000 Jordanians employed in the sector will benefit from the agreement, which includes provisions for medical care via factory clinics, transportation allowances, and meal benefits offered by some employers. These advantages will also extend to non-Jordanian workers in the sector.

The minister emphasized the Ministry of Labor's commitment to balancing the interests of employers and workers, fostering direct cooperation between employers and unions to enhance workplace stability and economic productivity. He highlighted efforts to localize development in rural and remote areas to provide employment opportunities closer to residents' homes, curbing workforce migration to city centers.

President of the General Union of Workers in Textile Spinning Fathallah Omrani underscored the positive impact of the wage increase on productivity and worker well-being.

He affirmed the union's dedication to collaborating with the Ministry of Labor and industry investors to expand employment and boost factory output, enhancing export volumes and economic growth.

//Petra// AJ

16/01/2025 13:46:51