I received a statement from Mahalla workers, signed by “Workers For Change Committee,” (a previously unkown group) slamming the Ghazl el-Mahalla management, demanding the impeachment of the board of directors, as well as the corrupt Factory Union Committee officials, and threatening a strike by the end of July.
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Witch-hunt against Mahalla labor activists continues
The witch-hunt against textile labor activists in Ghazl el-Mahalla continues.
The latest victim is Kareem el-Beheiri, who was transferred two days ago from his job at the secretariat department to the spinning sector.
The present and future challenges facing Egypt’s labor movement
The Center for Socialist Studies is organizing a lecture, Tuesday May 22, at 6pm, on: Present and Future Challenges facing Egypt’s Labor Movement.
Speakers will include strike leaders from Cairo, Daqahliya, Mahalla, Beheira, and the 10th of Ramadan.
Members of Parliament will also take part, including: Saber Abul Fotouh of the Muslim Brotherhood, Saad Abboud of the Karama Party, and independent parliamentarian Gamal Zahran.
The Center is located 7 Murad Street Giza.