Amman: A collective agreement was signed on Thursday at the Ministry of Labor between the General Union of Workers in Maritime Ports and Customs Clearance (JUWSC) and APM Terminals, a world-leading port operator, to improve job benefits for 208 male and female workers at the company.
According to Jordan News Agency, during the signing ceremony, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Labor, Dr. Abdul Halim Doujan, stated the ministry is committed to monitoring worker affairs in the private sector and communicating with all stakeholders engaged in the production process to help resolve mass labor disputes. Doujan emphasized the ministry's role in overseeing the resolution of labor disputes and contributing to enhancing job stability and employee security in private sector institutions.
Doujan further added that this effort ensures the continuity of these institutions' operations by building sound labor relationships among the three parties of production-government, employers, and workers-providing a positive workplace and overseeing collective agreements in institutions to serve the two parties' interests. He noted that the ministry encourages direct negotiations and cooperation between employers and unions, which positively impacts the work environment, job security for workers, and various economic and social aspects.
In turn, Vice President of the General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions, Khaled Abu Marjoub, stated the federation is committed to promoting the principle of social dialogue between workers and their representatives, and employers, to foster a positive atmosphere for the two sides of the production process. He commended the Ministry of Labor's role in closely overseeing and monitoring these dialogues to enhance productivity and support improvements in job benefits and the work environment for employees.
Meanwhile, APM Terminals Chief Financial Officer, Baudyn Boersma, stated the collective agreement resulted from cooperation between the union and the company's management, facilitated by the Ministry of Labor. Boersma added that this step will positively impact company employees due to the improved job benefits in the agreement. He emphasized the company's appreciation for its employees and their role as the foundation of the production process.