More than 3000 workers of the Nagaa Hammadi Sugar Factory went on an open-ended strike on Tuesday to demand better wages and working conditions, accusing the management of ignoring their demands.
The workers are demanding a monthly bonus of 200 percent of their basic salaries, the payment of hazard allowances and the appointment of workers with temporary contracts.
Meanwhile, in 6th of October City, 200 workers at the Swiss Company for Stainless Steel Sinks also went on strike, demanding wage increases and more bonuses.
Translated from the Arabic Edition
