Egypt: Independent union federation stands with victimised activists

Egyptian Independent Union Federation 12 August 2011 Solidarity Statement The Egyptian Independent Union Federation declares its solidarity with workers who are facing dismissal and victimisation as a result of their efforts to found independent unions in their workplaces. The Federation will do everything in its power to defend the rights of workers in the petroleum…

Egypt: Independent union federation supports teachers’ demands

Egyptian Independent Union Federation 12 August 2011 The Egyptian Independent Union Federation declares its complete support for the legitimate demands of Egyptian teachers, as expressed by the campaign led by the Independent Teachers’Unionover the following issues: The resignation of the Minister of Education, a member of the Political Secretariat of the dissolved ruling party The…

Egypt: Independent hospital unions build links across health service

Independent unions at six hospitals have taken their first steps towards regular co-ordination. Representatives from Manshiyet al-Bakri Hospital, Al-Du’aa Hospital, Al-Zawiya al-Hamra Hospital, Al-Abbasiyya Mental Health Hospital, Al-Munira Hospital and Al-Haram Hospital issued a statement on 9 August pledging to meet regularly in order to build the independent unions across the health sector. They will…

Events: ‘Reporting Revolution’ meeting Manchester

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ), supported by the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Solidarity Network, Manchester TUC and UNITE Greater Manchester IT branch, and hosted by the British Muslim Heritage Centre, present: ‘Reporting Revolution’ An evening of solidarity with the Arab revolutions Speakers: Dalia Mostafa, UCU Manchester University, just returned from Cairo Anna…