Egyptian Federation of Independent Trade Unions

One year on, the labor revolution is stalling
Business

One year on, the labor revolution is stalling

On 30 January, only five days into the revolution, the Egyptian Federation of Independent Trade Unions was born, the first…
A year in review: The labor battle continues
Egypt

A year in review: The labor battle continues

The success of the 25 January uprising in toppling Hosni Mubarak was made possible by industrial actions in key sectors…
Larger labor issues at play in transport workers strike
Egypt

Larger labor issues at play in transport workers strike

After a dramatic set of protests that included blocking a main downtown Cairo thoroughfare with parked buses, the more than…
In anticipation of new law, Egypt’s labor unions in limbo
Egypt

In anticipation of new law, Egypt’s labor unions in limbo

Egypt's trade union movement is approaching an uncertain juncture, with the future of both the state-controlled federation and its independent…
Workers struggle against bureaucracy to create new unions
Egypt

Workers struggle against bureaucracy to create new unions

At least a dozen independent unions have sprung up following Egypt's 18-day uprising, forming the Egyptian Federation of Independent Trade…
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