Thousands of teachers of Tafilah governorate commemorate the loss of the head of the Teachers' Syndicate, reiterate their demands for salary raises and demand the government to apologize for the repression of a teachers' sit-in in Amman
Country:
Jordan
Date:
22/09/2019
Description:
Thousands of teachers of Tafilah governorate organise a commemoration for the loss of the head of the Teachers' Syndicate Ahmad al-Hajaya, reiterate their demands for salary raises and demand the government to apologize for the repression of a teachers' sit-in in Amman's fourth circle
Actors / Mobilising structures:
Workers group: School teachers / University professors
Multi-organisational field (collaboration, allies):
Labour Union / Syndicate / Order
Mode of action:
Demonstration
Objective:
Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...)
Support to political leader / Public figure
Protest of a policy / Governmental measure
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Policy grievances
Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights
Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly
Spatial characteristics:
Location on national territory: Governorate level
Frequency:
Episodic
State response:
N/A
Location:
Tafilah