Published on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 by Al-Jazeera-English
Labor Unions Boost Egypt Protests
Egyptian labour unions have gone on a nationwide strike, adding momentum to pro-democracy demonstrations in Cairo and other cities.
"It is a significant gain for the pro-democracy supporters" if the unions get involved in demonstrations, Al Jazeera's Hoda Abdel-Hamid reported from Cairo.
The strike action came as public rallies calling for Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak to immediately hand over power entered their 16th day.
Determined protesters are continuing to rally in Cairo's Tahrir (Liberation) Square, and other cities across the country. They say they will not end the protests until Mubarak, who has been at the country's helm since 1981, steps down.
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