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…
Striking public sector workers sent a message to Egypt’s ruling military today from pickets right at the heart of government. They called for an end to military trials for civilians, the release of protesters detained last week in Abbassiya, and the repeal of laws criminalising strikes and protests. From the Inland Revenue, to Whitehall 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…
A message from Cairo bus workers to colleagues in Unite on the buses in London who are discussing strike action over their bonuses. A recent strike by 45,000 bus workers in the Public Transport Authority in Cairo won large increases in a lump sum on retirement, and promises by the government to look into workers’…
MENA Solidarity Network 