The Egyptian Ministry of Labor's Alexandria Directorate announced on September 28, 2026, that it had successfully resolved a dispute involving 39 workers at Al-Ahram Printing Company in Burg El Arab. The workers had filed a complaint with the labor directorate, citing non-payment of their August salaries and being barred from entering their workplace.
According to Dr. Mahmoud Hamzawi, Director of the Alexandria Labor Directorate, the dispute was resolved through negotiations between the Burg El Arab labor office and the company's management. The efforts, overseen by researcher Reham Rafeet and office manager Doaa Hassaneen, resulted in the payment of outstanding financial dues to all workers and their return to work.
The resolution aimed to ensure job stability and maintain balanced labor relations. Dr. Hamzawi emphasized the importance of these efforts in maintaining a stable work environment and protecting workers' rights. The labor directorate's intervention helped prevent further escalation of the dispute.
In a related development, Dr. Hamzawi participated in the closing ceremony of the THAMM Plus training program. The program, which was attended by representatives from the International Labor Organization and the Egyptian Ministry of Labor, focused on enhancing the skills of labor inspectors.
The training program aimed to improve the efficiency of labor inspectors in monitoring companies that recruit workers for employment abroad. It covered topics such as applying fair employment standards, reviewing contracts, and implementing legal protections for Egyptian workers abroad.
The Egyptian Ministry of Labor has been working to enhance its services and improve labor relations. The ministry's efforts aim to address workers' concerns and promote a stable work environment. The resolution of the dispute at Al-Ahram Printing Company reflects the ministry's commitment to protecting workers' rights.
The Alexandria Labor Directorate's success in resolving the dispute demonstrates its effectiveness in addressing labor-related issues. The directorate's efforts to promote fair labor practices and protect workers' rights have contributed to maintaining stability in the work environment.
Key points
- The Egyptian Ministry of Labor's Alexandria Directorate successfully resolved a dispute involving 39 workers at Al-Ahram Printing Company in Burg El Arab.
- The dispute was resolved through negotiations between the labor office and the company's management, resulting in the payment of outstanding financial dues and the workers' return to work.
- The Egyptian Ministry of Labor has been working to enhance its services, improve labor relations, and promote fair labor practices.
