In Egypt, twenty-seven edible oils factory workers and leaders and members of their union face crippling fines and jail terms for the ‘crime’ of striking to defend their wages, with…Read more…
Jailed journalists and a gag order to celebrate press freedom in Egypt
Unconditional support for Egyptian journalists against the flagrant assault on freedom of expression…Read more…
A second life for independent trade unions in Egypt; another life snuffed out
… the simple fact that there are popular and spontaneous initiatives that break the wall of fear is itself a major spur for change …Read more…
Egypt: one of the terrible ten worst countries for workers’ rights
Egypt can be a tough place for workers with its cases of police brutality, mass arrests, abductions and attempted assassinations. In June last year, 500 workers of a national steel company protested…Read more…