Mahalla textile workers on strike for seventh day

Sunday 16-02-2014 AM 10:46
Mahalla textile workers on strike for seventh day
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CAIRO, Feb 16 (Aswat Masriya) Thousands of workers from Egypt’s largest textile company continued their strike on Sunday, for the seventh day in a row, 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 on Saturday, chanting against the CEO and the chairman of the holding company whom they want removed. 

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