CAIRO, Feb 20 (Aswat Masriya) Workers from Egypt’s largest textile company continued their strike on Thursday, for the eleventh day in a row, despite meeting with an official on Tuesday who responded to some of their demands.

Hundreds of protesters gathered on Thursday, demanding better pay conditions and that an elected committee be formed to manage their affairs.

Textile production plays a significant role in Egypt’s economy, coming at 26.4% of the country’s GDP in 2007 – 2008, according to official statistics.

A number of workers gathered in front of the company’s headquarters last Saturday, chanting against the CEO and the chairman of the holding company whom they want removed.