Aqaba port workers start an open-ended strike to demand better safety standards at their workplace
Number of protestors:
2000
Country:
Jordan
Date:
29/06/2022
Description:
Aqaba port workers start an open-ended strike to demand better safety standards at their work place. Their strike comes as a container of chlorine gas blew up on June 27 at the port, killing 13 people and hospitalising more than 200. They suspended their strike on July 4th after one week and after they met with the port director who pledged to adress some of their demands.
Actors / Mobilising structures:
Workers group: Union / Syndicate
Workers group: Other
Mode of action:
Strike / Strike announcement
Objective:
Demands for rights / Services
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Corporate grievances
Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights
Spatial characteristics:
Location on national territory: Governorate level
Frequency:
Continuous
State response:
Bargaining
Location:
Aqaba