labor
In opposition to Morsy, Mahalla declares autonomy
Egypt
December 12, 2012
In opposition to Morsy, Mahalla declares autonomy
Mahalla — The “Independent Republic of Greater Mahalla” was declared by thousands of angry locals on 7 December, following…
Govt working with Jordan to halt deportation of illegal Egyptian workers
Egypt
December 12, 2012
Govt working with Jordan to halt deportation of illegal Egyptian workers
Minister of Manpower and Emigration Khaled al-Azhari said the deportation of Egyptian laborers in Jordan has been resolved following a…
Thousands protest in Bangladesh, blaze draws US scrutiny
World
November 26, 2012
Thousands protest in Bangladesh, blaze draws US scrutiny
Thousands of angry textile workers demonstrated in the outskirts of Dhaka on Monday after a fire swept through a garment…
Labor activists: New decree eyes ‘Brotherhoodization’ of unions
Egypt
November 26, 2012
Labor activists: New decree eyes ‘Brotherhoodization’ of unions
A controversial labor decree issued by President Mohamed Morsy on Sunday has been denounced and met with resistance from both…
Morsy issues law paving way for Brotherhood control of trade federation
Egypt
November 26, 2012
Morsy issues law paving way for Brotherhood control of trade federation
Without any formal announcement, President Mohamed Morsy ratified on Saturday a law that allows the government to appoint its loyalists…
Ain Sokhna port strike ends
Egypt
October 24, 2012
Ain Sokhna port strike ends
Ain Sokhna Port workers and DP World have reached to an agreement to resume work in the port, which has…
Report: Old regime labor policies persist under Morsy
Egypt
October 8, 2012
Report: Old regime labor policies persist under Morsy
Since President Mohamed Morsy took office, 39 independent trade union leaders were fired without cause; 32 trade union members were…
White-taxi drivers demand financial help, decry government program
Business
October 3, 2012
White-taxi drivers demand financial help, decry government program
Amid a slew of recent labor protests, drivers of white taxis blocked a main Cairo traffic artery last week, parking…
New labor measures respond to rising tide of strikes
Egypt
September 24, 2012
New labor measures respond to rising tide of strikes
Strikes and the organization of the country’s labor movement are a hot political topic. Strikes have taken place recently, or…
Labor protests on the rise, with demonstrations across sectors
Egypt
September 17, 2012
Labor protests on the rise, with demonstrations across sectors
A wave of fresh labor protests has hit the country this week at schools, universities and government bodies, mostly demanding…