Garment sector sees improvements in compliance, despite gaps — Better Work Jordan report

Garment sector sees improvements in compliance, despite gaps — Better Work Jordan report

AMMAN —  Despite progress in compliance and the joint efforts of the government, employers and labour unions for a collaborative garment industry, there remain shortcomings in the sector’s adherence to national laws and international labour standards,  especially in occupational safety and health (OSH), observed Better Work Jordan’s (BWJ) 2023 annual report.

The report covered 86 factories participating in BWJ, which is a partnership between the International Labour Organisation and the International Finance Cooperation which aims to improve working conditions, enhance respect for labour rights and boost competitiveness in the garment industry, said a statement posted on the BWJ website.

The report cited multiple sources, including assessment findings from unannounced compliance visits to factories conducted jointly with the Ministry of Labour.