About us
The General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions (GFJTU) is the national trade union center in Jordan.
The GFJTU is affiliated with the International Trade Union Confederation. The General Federation of Labour Trade Unions is a member of other Arab and International Confederations as well, including the International Confederation of Arab Trade Unions.
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200K
Memberships
The General Federation of Trade Unions is the only trade union center in the country with 17 affiliated unions, although membership is not mandatory.
17
Affiliated unions
Although membership is not mandatory, the unions affiliated with the federation have reached 17 member unions.
70
Years
The General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions was established in 1954 and is the national trade union center in Jordan.
The Union is currently under the leadership of President Khaled Zaher Fanatseh, who was elected during the most recent electoral cycle in 2022. The presidential term spans five years. Guided by principles of collaboration, advocacy, and proactive engagement, the organization remains steadfast in its mission to build a more just, equitable, and empowered future for the labor force.
Our
Objectives
To achieve a better life for workers, raise their standard of living, achieve social and economic development, and increase production efficiency, while supporting the democratic approach and protecting union rights and freedoms.
Our
Values
To achieve a better life for workers, raise their standard of living, achieve social and economic development, and increase production efficiency, while supporting the democratic approach and protecting union rights and freedoms.
Our
Vision
To achieve a better life for workers, raise their standard of living, achieve social and economic development, and increase production efficiency, while supporting the democratic approach and protecting union rights and freedoms.