EGYPT STRIKE RESOLUTION SPARKS MORE INDUSTRIAL ACTION THREATS
September 1st, 2011
BY PAUL COCHRANE
The successful negotiated thwarting of a planned open-ended strike of 22,000 workers at Egypt's largest state-owned textile factory, the Egypt Weaving and Textile Company (EWTC) in Mahalla city has prompted other Egyptian textile and clothing workers to threaten walk outs. The EWTC strike was cancelled over the weekend following successful negotiations with the government. Demands were met to increase monthly meal allowances from Egyptian Pounds LE120 (USD20) to LE210 (USD35), and monthly incentives to be raised to 200% for workers, 125% for ...
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