Blog #7 The Conflict in Egypt Continues

Amani Wright
3/5/11
2:23pm

Those who previously protested for Mubarak to step down from his power over Egypt are now protesting for better wages, now that they are being encouraged to return to work by the ruling military council, which now has power over the nation.

The protesting ran tourists out of the country. As a result, the economy is suffering, as tourism has been a successful mode of income for the nation.

Policeman, ambulance drivers, and transportation workers alike are protesting in the streets for higher wages and permanent employment.

Banks were also forced to close after National Bank employees went on strike, as well.

Leaders of the ruling military council are striving for one goal; to have Egyptians return to work, and to have the nation back to the way normal.

If someone doesn’t cave, no changes will be made. On one hand, we have the Egyptian citizens who want better pay and promise of permanent employment. It is understandable how months of protesting has resulted in the nation’s economy suffering. On the other hand, we have the new ruling power desperately urging Egyptians to return to work, so they can begin to work toward economic and social improvement, especially after they worked so hard to get Mubarak to step down for the people. As their main goal is to return to “normalcy,” Egyptians must realize that this starts with them returning to work. However, we know that it would be very difficult, if even possible, to convince people to return their job for decreased pay. Until the leaders and citizens find a compromise, nothing will change for Egypt’s economy, or for their unrest.

Egypt Labor Unrest Grow After Uprising