More than 1000 tax collectors are now demonstrating in Hussein Hegazi Street, to defend their free union.
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TANTA WORKERS REFUSE TO SUSPEND STRIKE!
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!
BETRAYAL! BETRAYAL!
It’s confirmed… The General Federation of Trade Unions and the General Union of Textile Workers have sold the Tanta Flax and Oil Company strikers out, instructing the local union committee members tonight to suspend the ongoing strike without ANY OF THE DEMANDS MET!
But the strike hasn’t been suspended yet… More details soon…