The development of the Trade Union reality 1958-1970: Egypt as a case study

Abstract

The current research dealt with the way the Egyptian workers began and how they arose with the efforts of the Ottoman ruler, who made a qualitative leap to shift the workers, who only paid a service in return for their health while violating their rights, from a basic marginalized class into a well-known class with weight and significance in society. As time and conditions developed, the workers had unions connected in political scenarios, in addition to having developed a variety of institutions that assist workers, including entertainment and health institutions. Moreover, several laws were issued serving the workers and preserving their rights. The research included some laws which whereby the trade union was established in the Egyptian society. In a related context, the research dealt with the effective role of workers through their external relations and they held a number of conferences in order to unify Arab labor laws and views. It also dealt with how the workers faced the setback suffered by the Egyptians and how the trade unions were dealt with. In conclusion, the research dealt with the impact of the death of the Egyptian president on trade unions since he was the supporter for them.