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Latest in Tag: strikes
Israel heavily strikes Gaza after rockets fired from strip
Israel said it struck 100 suspect Hamas targets on Friday night in Gaza Strip after four rockets were fired on Tel Aviv from the strip. Four Palestinians were injured in the Israeli airstrikes, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. “Four rockets were launched from Gaza at Israel,” the Israeli army said on Thursday, adding that …
Military court postpones verdict on Alexandria Shipyard workers for 3rd time
Fourteen defendants were not present at the trial, says lawyer
Solidarity and fear reign as military court expected to issue verdict on workers
More than 20 labour and political entities demanded the release of the detained workers, as the verdict is expected to be issued on Sunday
Wave of strikes break out in 10th of Ramadan City following price hikes
Workers in three different factories threaten to stage further strikes if economic demands are not met
Striking still an option for industry workers in Mahalla
Calls to strike are made by factory owners, not workers, although they are supported by workers, says labour leader
5th ruling session of 26 shipyard workers postponed
The session was postponed due to the absence of a military intelligence official who is the prosecution’s only witnessÂ
US drone strikes killed up to 116 civilians, new report says
In a much-anticipated report, the US has revealed the number of people – including civilians – killed in drone strikes. The report, however, is unlikely to quash criticism.
Suspended Egypt Foods workers return to work
The decision came after a meeting between the Minister of Labour Force, company administration, and a number of workers
Should France follow Germany’s lead?
Franceâs government is trying to imitate Germany – and is facing a lot of resistance for doing so, as evidenced by the current strikes and demonstrations. But maybe Germany isn’t the shining example it’s set up to be.
Strikes hit France on Euro 2016 sidelines
Against the backdrop of Euro 2016, nationwide strikes are washing over France as workers protest labor market reforms making it easier to hire and fire employees. Even the Eiffel Tower was closed because of the walkouts.
Former US drone operators say strikes fuel ‘Islamic State’ and hatred towards West
Four former US airmen have said that America’s use of drones to kill suspected jihadis is increasing hatred towards the West. The group also said many operators suffered from substance abuse due to psychological trauma. In an open letter to US President Barack Obama, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and CIA Director John Brennan, the four …
Greece paralyzed by austerity strikes
A massive general strike brought Greece to a standstill on Thursday, as tens of thousands of people protested spending cuts pushed through by the country’s leftist government in exchange for European bailout money. Feeling betrayed by Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, who was elected on an anti-austerity ticket, Greek unions launched a 24-hour strike, shutting …
Lufthansa pilots threaten more strikes
Lufthansa pilots have said they could engage in more strike action soon, following failed collective bargaining negotiations with management. Union officials said the airline’s executives had turned down a savings plan. Members of the German pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) said Wednesday top-level talks with Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr had failed to make progress on …
778 labour strikes in 2015: Study
Strikes rise despite current legal measures which can imprison strikers or refer them to early retirement
Israeli air force strikes Gaza after rocket hits Israel
No injuries or deaths reported in both incidents
Workers in Al-Sisiâs Egypt’s: Muted by promises of âdevelopmentâ
The study stated that Egyptâs investment regime does not place legal restrictions on foreign investors regarding the transfer of profits outside Egypt, nor does it stipulate that investors should reinvest parts of their profits in the country.
Fabricated charges, arbitrary suspensions in âmonth of labourâ: ECESRÂ
Suspended journalists are set to form an âAssociation for Suspended Journalistsâ through which they could voice their demands
Labour groups demand return of suspended Mahallah workers
Labour leader Kamal Al-Fayoumi was accused of inciting workers to strike
Egyptâs 2015 âanti-workersâ Labour Day
Five labour activists arrested Friday, amid human rights groupsâ condemnation of laws criminalising strikes
Egypt to force striking workers into retirement
It is âridiculousâ to punish workers who want to improve production, says communist party leader
We refuse strikes: Union Federation to Al-Sisi
The Egyptian Trade Union Federation presented President Al-Sisi with a ‘code of conduct’, refusing strikes and committing itself to “dialogue”
Egypt to back Saudi Arabia ‘politically and militarily’ in Yemen: Foreign ministry
Egypt says it is ready for aerial and naval participation with coalition against Houthis
Alexandria nurses threaten further strikes
A group of striking nurses from the Amiry Hospital in Alexandria condemned the investigations into their strike following the deaths of two patients, according to a statement released online. Night-shift nurses began their strike at Alexandria Universityâs Amiry Hospital during their Thursday shift, with 17 staff members suspected of inciting the strikes, during which two …
Egyptian shot dead in Libya
Thousands of Egyptians have recently been evacuated from restive neighbour Libya
Defiant Egypt workers pose challenge to next president
In the years since Mubarak’s overthrow in 2011, workers have staged persistent strikes across the country
Journalists in Egypt âhave become a target from all sidesâ: Rights groups
Two rights groups release statements condemning ongoing attacks on journalists
Finance minister provides Public Transport Authority with EGP 15.2m
Allocated finances aim to enhance authorityâs liquidity and support services offered to citizens, Galal says
Secretary general of Doctor’s Syndicate announces resignation amid strikes
The syndicate must band together to ensure demands are met, Mona Mina says
Mahalla textile workers hold strikes
Weaving and Textile Company workers strike on Monday demanding their arrears and the dismissal of management
Libya threatens to break up oil sector strikes
The strike â now in its third week â came after protests first emerged in June and has virtually stopped production and exports at key terminals in Ras Lanuf, Sedra, Brega and Zoueitina on the central coast.