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In opposition to Morsy, Mahalla declares autonomy
Egypt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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