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​AMMAN
​President of the General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions (GFJTU), Khaled Al-Fanatseh, demanded the inclusion of Social Security retirees in the 30 JOD monthly raise announced by the government for civil and military employees and retirees earning less than 600 JOD, in order to achieve justice and equality among different categories of retirees and prevent discrimination based on the retiring authority.
​Al-Fanatseh affirmed that a broad segment of Social Security retirees receives very low pensions and is in urgent need of improved living conditions to cope with rising living costs and eroding purchasing power, ensuring them a dignified and stable life.
​According to a press statement issued by the federation on Saturday, the remarks came during a meeting held by Al-Fanatseh and members of the federation's executive bureau with Speaker of the House of Representatives Dr. Ibrahim Al-Tarawneh, during which they congratulated him on assuming the speakership of the House.
​During the meeting, Al-Fanatseh handed the Speaker an official memorandum containing the federation's observations and proposals regarding the draft amended Social Security Law. The memorandum is based on a balanced reform vision that preserves the sustainability of the Social Security Corporation, safeguards the acquired insurance rights of subscribers, and avoids placing the burden of reform solely on workers.
​The memorandum includes demands related to expanding insurance coverage, combating insurance evasion, strengthening the government's contribution to supporting the corporation's sustainability, and addressing legislative imbalances to achieve equilibrium between financial sustainability and social justice.
​Al-Fanatseh stressed the necessity of maintaining the seats allocated to worker representatives under the provisions of the current law without reduction or infringement, considering them a fundamental guarantee for enhancing workers' participation in decision-making related to their insurance rights and consolidating governance and balance in managing the corporation, particularly as workers constitute the largest segment of Social Security contributors.
​He also called for increasing the support allocated to the federation under the legal amendments concerning occupational health and safety programs rather than canceling or reducing them, enabling the federation to intensify its training and awareness programs, enhance the capacity of workers and employers to apply occupational safety requirements, and reduce workplace injuries and accidents.
​Al-Fanatseh affirmed the trade unions' support for governmental and parliamentary directions aimed at amending legislation and laws related to addressing and combating terrorism, and expediting the completion of necessary legislative procedures in this regard to strengthen societal security and stability and protect state institutions and capabilities.
​Within the framework of supporting and developing and institutional work, Al-Fanatseh called for reclaiming the Workers' Culture Institute and its allocations, restoring its role in spreading labor and culture and qualifying leaders and cadres, alongside providing a plot of land for the federation to establish its own headquarters to carry out its national and duties more effectively.
​For his part, Al-Tarawneh emphasized the importance of protecting workers' rights and promoting a safe working environment, underscoring the national role played by trade unions in defending the interests of their members and supporting the national economy. He also stressed that the doors of the House of Representatives remain open to trade unions and various sectors to listen to their views and demands.
​Al-Fanatseh praised the Speaker's stance and his affirmation of support for labor and issues, expressing the federation's aspiration to strengthen cooperation with the House and its specialized committees to produce fairer legislation and policies for workers and enhance social protection and stability in the labor market.
​Source: Rum News Agency