worker rights
Google HR chief stepping aside as worker activism rises
World
February 11, 2020
Google HR chief stepping aside as worker activism rises
Google on Monday confirmed that head of human resources Eileen Naughton was stepping away from her job as “vice president…
38th anniversary of bread uprising, workers’ rights still in limbo
Egypt
January 19, 2015
38th anniversary of bread uprising, workers’ rights still in limbo
Surrounded by security personnel, as few hundred bread distribution workers protested on Sunday outside the cabinet demanding permanent contracts. They…
Thursday’s papers: Privatizations collapsing
Egypt
April 8, 2010
Thursday’s papers: Privatizations collapsing
Several recently privatized companies are collapsing, says Al-Ahram's lead story today. According to the paper, the Ministry of Manpower and…
Salemco workers settle, but Amonsito strikers remain on downtown sidewalk
Egypt
March 15, 2010
Salemco workers settle, but Amonsito strikers remain on downtown sidewalk
On Sunday at 4 PM the Salemco workers took down their banners and rolled up their blankets. By 5 PM…
A night alongside Amonsito workers on the sidewalk
Egypt
March 15, 2010
A night alongside Amonsito workers on the sidewalk
As the Shura Council's lights are turned off at 12:50 AM, Amonsito workers know it's time to sleep after another…