Dozens of leading activists in the British public sector trade unions on strike on May 10 against cuts in their pensions signed a statement in solidarity with detainees arrested during the recent crackdown on protest by the military in Egypt. Signatories include the General Secretary of the PCS union representing civil servants, Mark Serwotka, and…
A message of support from Egypt for the public sector strikes on 10 May… “Solidarity from Egypt. I support public service and health workers strike against government cuts in pensions. Also in Egypt we face privatisation plans for the health service which will decrease the rights of both doctors and patients.” Dr Mona Mina, member…
MPs and trade union leaders expressed their deep concern today at a recent series of attacks on independent trade unionists and activists in Egypt. Over the past few weeks there have been a number of high profile cases where independent trade unionists and their supporters have faced physical attacks and legal harassment because of their…
A detailed report by members of the UK trade union delegation to Cairo May 2011 organised by MENA Solidarity Network, written by members of the UCU, RMT, PCS, CWU and NUT unions. Click below for pdf version MENASolidarity_Egyptindependentunions Copies are also available to order for £2 each (+p&p) from menasolidarity@gmail.com
