Suez Canal Company workers from the cities of Suez, Port Said, and Ismailia began an open-ended sit in today. Disruptions to shipping movements, as well as disasterous econmic losses, are expected if the strike continues. Over 6000 protesters have agreed that they will not go home today once their shift is over and will continue their sit-in in front of the company's headquarters until their demands are met. They are protesting against poor wages and deteriorating health and working conditions.
The importance of this announcement cannot go unnoticed. The Suez Canal remains one of the largest trade routes in the world. We can see 'American interest' clear as day being threatened by working class power. Solidarity with the workers. Solidarity with the Egyptian peoples.
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