Jordanian farmers hold a sit-in in Amman to protest against the difficulties of the sector

Country: 
Jordan
Date: 
14/07/2019
Description: 
Jordanian farmers hold a sit-in in Amman to protest against the difficulties of the sector, demanding a solution to the transportation issues, the shortage of refrigerated trucks to transport vegetables, fuel prices, the imposition of fees on pump wells, and the legal procedures for foreign workers
Actors / Mobilising structures: 
Workers group: Agriculture workers
Multi-organisational field (collaboration, allies): 
Labour Union / Syndicate / Order
Mode of action: 
Sit-in
Objective: 
Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...)
Demands for rights / Services
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA: 
Policy grievances
Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights
Spatial characteristics: 
Location on national territory: Governorate level
Frequency: 
One off
State response: 
Bargaining
Location: 
Amman