The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has documented protests by 400 workers at Mafco Helwan Furniture Company against the management, accusing it of refusing to comply with the mandatory decision to implement the minimum wage.
According to CFJ, the workers filed a complaint with the Helwan Labor Office, which merely referred the case to court and scheduled a hearing after 66 days—a delay workers described as ignoring their urgent grievance.
CFJ revealed that workers currently earn between EGP 3,300 and EGP 4,000 per month, despite some having served for more than 35 years.
Instead of addressing workers’ demands, the company reportedly took punitive measures, including referring one worker for investigation and suspending another for four days while deducting three days’ wages. Meanwhile, production continues as usual, with management disregarding workers’ legal rights and demands.
CFJ expressed full solidarity with Mafco Helwan workers and stressed the importance of addressing their legitimate demands, particularly the implementation of the minimum wage. The committee also emphasized the need to protect workers’ rights and uphold their dignity.
