Members of Jordanian trade unions are planning to go on strike Wednesday to protest a proposed income tax bill.
On Monday, the Council of Jordanian Trade Unions said it would endorse the strike after a Saturday meeting between council members and Prime Minister Hani Al-Mulki failed to reach a compromise.
Jordan’s parliament in coming days is expected to discuss an amended version of the income tax bill.
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