I spoke with one of the strike leaders.
THE TANTA FLAX AND OIL COMPANY WORKERS REFUSED TO SUSPEND THE STRIKE, REJECTING FULLY THE STATE BACKED GENERAL FEDERATION OF TRADE UNIONS ORDERS!
I could hear chants in the background. There was a militant protest going on in Mit Hebeish.
Moreover, new banners were put up denouncing the Saudi investor, demanding the company to be nationalized by the govt!
UPDATE: 11:10am: I’m receiving information that the strikers are marching and have cut the road, blocked the traffic in front of their factory. Go strikers!