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