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Latest in Tag: wage

Al-Sisi orders minimum wage rise, 30k teachers to be appointed annually for 5 years
Government to raise minimum wage to EGP 2,700

Egypt’s Al-Sisi increases minimum wage to EGP 2,400 in FY 2021/22
Egyptian President also approves 2 bonuses of about EGP 7.5bn

President Al-Sisi orders wage increase for public workers in 2020/21 budget
Periodic bonus of 7% for civil servants, 12% of basic salary for non-civil servants, with minimum of EGP 75, no maximum

Average weekly wage in Egypt amounts to EGP 1,104 in 2018: CAPMAS
In the private sector, the average weekly wage amounted to EGP 877 in 2018, compared to EGP 779 in 2017.

Egyptians praise wage raises, fear possible price hikes
Experts call on state to control prices so that citizens can feel impact of new decisions

In light of IMF’s third review report, analysts recommend authorities to boost Egyptian exports, refraining risks
Exports are projected to reach $53.1bn in current FY 2018/2019

State-run newspapers must commit to EGP 42,000 maximum wage: National Press Authority head
National Press Authority Head Karam Gabr issued a decision to oblige state-run newspapers to set a maximum wage of EGP 42,000 per month. The decision will be applied at press institutions addressed by the Law on the Institutional Organisation of the Press and Media, along with its executive regulations. According to the decision, published in …

19.8% increase in average worker wage in public business sector in 2015/2016: CAPMAS
Public projects value in 2015/16 registered at EGP 5.2bn

State Council rules in favour of setting minimum wage for journalists
The State Council ruled Wednesday in favour of calling on the prime minister and the minister of planning to set a minimum wage for journalists in Egypt. The case was filed three years ago by Mostafa Abido, a journalist at the state-run newspaper Al-Gomhoreyya, and would oblige the government to take administrative action towards setting …

Important economic decisions in 2014/2015 economic plan
Government decisions not enough, Egypt needs to treat economic crisis by developing comprehensive economic plan, economic analyst
Finance ministry considers modifying system for cabinet wages: Minister
Ministry of Finance plans to submit bill to amend wage system for cabinet

Government sets ceiling for transportation, state allowances
Amendments made to maximum income law, published in official gazette

Minimum income criteria insufficient to needs: EIPR
EIPR study questions financing tools for wage system

Egypt’s quick-fix minimum wage hike fails to calm workers
Sceptical Egyptians say it’s too little, too late

National Wage Council appoints foreign wage experts
The council held a meeting with Egyptian Trade Union Federation Chairman AbdulFatah Ibrahim

Nearly 5 million workers will benefit from minimum income: Ministry of Finance
Ministry said it is taking “executive measures” to apply minimum income
Minimum income announced at EGP 1200
Maximum wage remains unannounced as the minimum income decision receives mixed reactions

Cabinet to discuss minimum and maximum wages
The discussions are going to be held on Tuesday with the National Council for Wages

Health minister meets Doctors Without Rights
Group discusses nearly a dozen concerns and demands with newly appointed minister

South Africa’s Zuma says state taking no sides in mines dispute
Government can’t allow violent protests, says Zuma

Back to the drawing board, teachers and transport workers are on strike
Teachers, on strike since last week, vow not to return to work unless they receive wage raises, as the school-year begins

Crackdown on striking South African miners
South African police tried yet again on Saturday to disperse the miners determined to get a wage increase

Three strikes and you’re out
Teachers, factory workers, and engineers hold three separate protests in front of cabinet

Hurghada workers demand wage increase
Hurghada cleaners demand better wages, company official says demands are not fair

After the revolution: story of a social enterprise
Abdo Gobeer’s commitment to his ecolodge helps create a place of peaceful serenity

Lufthansa strike grounds 300 flights
Union demands wage increases for over 18,000 employees

South African miners mourn for dead, told to return to work.
Strikes continue in South Africa, following the death of 44 miners