Public sector restructuring to save millions, ensure equality — Khawaldeh

Labor Watch / J.T. - The government's decision to restructure the public sector was made with full understanding of the challenges that would surface, but will save the state millions in the long term, Minister of Public Sector Development Khleif Al Khawaldeh said Tuesday. [Full Story]

As teachers’ strike ends, debate on make-up classes begins

Labor Watch / J.T. - As classes resumed in public schools across Jordan on Tuesday after nearly three weeks, parents, students and teachers expressed concern over how pupils would make up the lessons they missed. [Full Story]

New initiatives launched to help young Jordanians find jobs

Labor Watch / J.T. - The International Youth Foundation (IYF) on Tuesday launched a series of initiatives to employ young Jordanians and equip them with skills to help them enter the labour market. [Full Story]

Merchants, engineers protest tenants law

Labor Watch / J.T. - Merchants and engineers protested on Monday against the 2011 Landlords and Tenants Law. [Full Story]

Teachers strike over after last-minute deal

Labor Watch - J.T - Teachers' representatives announced late Monday an end to their 12-day strike after they reached a compromise with the government, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. [Full Story]