Government to consider allowing press union polls

AMMAN — Minister of State for Media Affairs and Government Spokesperson Sakher Dudin on Monday said that the government would consider allowing the Jordan Press Association (JPA) to hold its elections. اضافة اعلان

At a meeting with the syndicate’s acting president, Yanal Al-Barmawi, and members of its council, Dudin cited the fact that the membership base, around 1,300 registered member, of JPA is smaller than other professional associations and that might be a reason why the polls can be conducted.

The unions are barred from holding their elections for public health concerns related to COVID-19.

The minister discussed with the press leaders “the importance of communication and consultation with the JPA and the challenges facing the media sector and ways to overcome them in the next stage”.

Barmawi pointed out the need for journalists to have access to information and the importance of training for fresh graduates of journalism schools. 

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