Senate Education Committee briefed on teachers’ demands

By Petra - Feb 25,2014 - Last updated at Feb 25,2014

AMMAN — The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Abdullah Oweidat, on Tuesday met with a delegation from the Jordan Teachers Association (JTA) who briefed the panel members on their demands, including amendments to civil service regulations.

The JTA is also calling for changes to its law and support for a document on teachers’ protection and security, which was prepared recently by the association.

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