I received a new message from a Socialist journalist with updates on Kafr el-Dawar and Mahalla.
Here’s an English translation…
I’ve spoken with leaders in Kafr el-Dawar, and they said there will be a solidarity strike tomorrow (Tuesday) morning, and that the 12,000 workers in Kafr el-Dawar have added a set of demands specific to their conditions, like upgrading the factory hospital; restructuring the company bus service, as there are 70 buses in the company, almost all beyond expiry; looking into the problem of delayed promotions for a big number among them. During my talk with one of them, he told me there was a state of jealousy regarding the Ghazl el-Mahalla workers, and the men in Kafr el-Dawar want to prove they can do the same, as well as expressing their solidarity of course, and pressuring for their own demands.
The latest from Mahalla…
Five labor leaders were summoned to the State Security Prosecutor, on charges of sabotage and instigating riots. The workers are: (Muhammad) el-Attar, Faisal Laqousha, and three other workers you don’t know. I’ll bring you their names soon. The important thing is the workers are still on strike for the second day on the row. And now they added a new demand, which is the release of the five workers.
It’s 5:30am now in Oakland. I gotta get some sleep. I hope other bloggers and journalists will keep us updated.
My heart and thoughts go out to the Mahalla and Kafr el-Dawar workers.
Hey, I want to express my solidarity to the workers of Kafr el Dawwar and Mahalla. They are being so courageous and brave. I am so proud of them and moved by their courage.
It is so sad we don’t see it in the western news papers but of course, no way, the dictator is supported by our countries… yek!
Hope the movement will get stronger
Elisa
Elisa,
Thanks a lot for your solidarity.. It would help a lot if you can forward this material and related info to your friends and contacts worldwide…
Solidarity,
Hoss