Egypt's labor council weighs amendments to trade union law

Labor Minister Hassan Raddad chaired the Supreme Council for Social Consultation's second meeting to discuss proposed amendments to Egypt's trade union law.

• Raddad chaired the Sunday evening meeting at the ministry's New Capital headquarters with government, employer, and trade union representatives.
• Attendees discussed proposed amendments to the Trade Union Organizations Law No. 213 of 2017.
• Raddad proposed forming specialized committees to study labor files and invited council members to run for membership.
• Raddad said the council serves as an institutional platform for dialogue among the three production parties.