Dozens of laid-off workers continued their protests at the Egyptian General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU) Thursday. The 58 workers from seven different companies clashed with security services the previous day, when they reportedly tried to storm the office of the federation's president Hussein Megawer.
The workers accused the GFTU of stopping wage disbursements and also criticized the government for negligence.
Security services temporarily placated the workers by arranging a meeting with Megawer and officials of their Spinning and Weaving Syndicate.
The syndicate then requested time to resolve the problem, but the workers, who claim they were made a scapegoat to intimidate others demanding labor rights, said they will continue protesting until they return to work and receive compensation for their denied wages.
Translated from the Arabic Edition.
