Introduction

Executive Summary

Historical BackgroundDevelopment Phases of the Labour Movement 1953-2000

• Foundation and Rise of the Labour Movement (1954-57)
  
• Growth of the Labour Movement and Development of Modern Labour Legislation (1957-67)
  
• The Post-1967 War Period (1967-71)
  
• Reorganization of the Jordanian Labour Movement (1971-76)
  
• Independence and Decline of the Labour Movement (1976-89)
  
• The Jordanian Labour Movement in the Era of Democratic Openness (1989-2000)
  

The Organizational Structure of the Jordanian Labour Movement

• A. The General Federation of Jordan Trade Unions
  
• B. Trade Unions in the Federation
  
• C. The Status of the Labour Movement
  

The Jordanian Labour Movement Facing Contemporary Challenges

• 1. The Economic Crisis and its Impact on Demands-oriented Struggles
  
• 2. Labour Legislation
  
• 3. The Labour Movement and its Relation to Government and Civil Society
  
• 4. The Labour Movement and Its Regional and International Relations
  
• 5. The Organizational Structure of the Jordanian Labour Movement and Union Democracy
  

Conclusion

Appendices

Tables


Sources


Addresses of Labour Unions in Jordan