Representatives from the Ministry of
Labor and Social Affair in Amman have met journalists working in Syria al-Shaab
Satellite Channel to inform them of shutting down the channel, besides forcing
them to write a pledge to stop working.
Many other channels, Syrian or Iraqi
were closed before, especially those which did not have a permission. They were
requested to get a one, However it is well known that it is very difficult to
get permission, according to well informed sources.
On the other hand, many sources
circulated news that the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs intends to look at
legal situations for 160 thousands Syrian workers in Jordan.
Sources added that around 2200
Syrian workers were caught for working illegally, without permission, as a part
of the mention new campaign, especially in Amman and the Northern Provinces
close to Syria.
“that campaign came as a response
for many requests from Local organization or Labor councils to control the Syrian Workers flow into the Labor market
in Jordan, which affects the local workers and their chances to get a job,
because Syrian workers accept lower wages and they are experienced”. Sources
explained.
The surprise was that campaign has
set wages for Syrian workers similar to those of workers from other
Nationalities, according to some Syrian workers. They expected that campaign aims
to satisfy the Local workers and Labor Councils from one hand, and force the
International community to take more care of Syrian refugees from the other
hand. They mentioned that campaign has not resulted so far in deporting any
Syrian, all what illegal workers have to do was to write a pledge to not work
illegally again, and they will be sent to al-Zatari camp if they break the
pledge.
It must be admitted that Syrian
workers receive special treatment, as they are charged lower fees to get a work
permission, which is known to be expensive. However, it is almost impossible
for Syrians to get a permission to work in some Jobs like a Journalist.
Syrian workers’ wages do not exceed
JD 250, according to sources.
Read the original post; Translation by Zaman Alwasl
staff
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