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Leaders and activists from independent postal trade unions highlighted the need for additional training on trade union rights, negotiations, capacity building for leaders and problem solving in workshops with UNI over the weekend in Helwan and Cairo. Participants also highlighted the need for financial self-sufficiency, a space in which to operate and a law on trade union freedoms.



Independent postal trade unions have been struggling in Egypt for better pay, a two-day weekend and an end to corruption in the post office. Through strikes, sit-ins and negotiations, they have already achieved significant improvements in working conditions and .