Their aim was to reinforce the Jordanian Labour Movement, as well as to encourage workers to join trade unions.
Finally, the Executive Committee, which consists of one representative from each trade union, is the de facto authority of the Federation.
[4] Additionally, the leadership of the GFJTU has been criticized for rejecting proposals for reform that would make the power structure of the organization more democratic.
[6] There are some associations and syndicates in Jordan which are not recognized through the mechanisms laid out in Jordanian labor law, and are therefore not affiliated with the GFJTU and are not referred to as "Trade unions."
These include: These professional associations are not formally recognized as trade unions under Jordan Labor Law.