egyptian trade union federation
Egypt, Greece agree to develop World Federation of Trade Unions
Egypt
February 19, 2023
Egypt, Greece agree to develop World Federation of Trade Unions
Chairman of the Egyptian Trade Union Federation Mohamed Gobran underlined the importance of cooperation and coordination with the Greek trade…
First Nile cruise between Egypt and Sudan has been launched
Egypt
March 25, 2019
First Nile cruise between Egypt and Sudan has been launched
La Fleur Sur Le Nil (The Flower on The Nile) cruise ship, powered by clean energy, embarked on the first…
Trade unions warn against backtracking on annual bonus
Egypt
October 14, 2015
Trade unions warn against backtracking on annual bonus
Several trade unions and labor leaders are warning about increased discontent among public sector employees after the Finance Ministry decided…
ETUF disbandment draws criticism
Egypt
January 20, 2014
ETUF disbandment draws criticism
The decision of Minister of Manpower Kamal Abu Eita to dissolve the Egyptian Trade Union Federation (ETUF) and form a…
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…
Independent unions declare new alliance
Egypt
October 15, 2012
Independent unions declare new alliance
In a historic development, two independent workers’ groups and several political parties joined forces on Monday to establish the National…
New committee formed to address labor strikes
Egypt
August 8, 2012
New committee formed to address labor strikes
A committee including members of the ministries of the interior, industry and manpower as well as representatives from the Egyptian…
Sacked workers of Egypt attempt to unite
Egypt
July 13, 2012
Sacked workers of Egypt attempt to unite
Around 100 members of the "Sacked Workers' Front" convened for their first conference on Wednesday, with the stated goal of…
Political estrangement, legal challenges hamper labor movement
Egypt
May 1, 2012
Political estrangement, legal challenges hamper labor movement
With the ongoing marginalization of Egypt’s working classes, the revolutionary demands of “bread, freedom, and social justice” remain distant goals.…