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"In any case, it is clear that the strike at Shebeen el-Kom will have huge implications, since it raises doubts around the economic polices of the state, threatening further privatization schemes in the textile industry in particular. Whatever the outcome, the experience of Shebeen el-Kom is likely to further strengthen resistance to privatization among workers in other state owned factories"

Richard's posting on the Mahalla intifada

"Strikes have become a daily sport for Egyptians," says Abdel Halim Qandeel

The domino effect...

Scientific Researchers join the wave of strikes and protests in the country

This week, tax collectors went on strike, adding to growing labor unrest that threatens to unleash a 'social explosion' against Mubarak's regime.