Egypt’s government finalizes procedures of establishing emergency fund for irregular workers

CAIRO – 29 May 2023:  Egypt’s government is currently working during the current period to finalize the legal needed procedures for establishing an emergency subsidy fund for irregular workers.

This comes in implementation of the directives of President Abdel Fattah al Sisi, to be able to disburse a subsidy of LE 1,000 as an urgent subsidy for irregular workers.

Egypt’s Ministry of manpower warned citizens not to fall into the ‘trap’ of fraudulent methods run by some people by calling, or sending fake messages from mobile phone numbers, with the aim of collecting their data, or asking them to pay fees to join the fund.

Earlier in May, During the Egyptian ‘Labor Day’ celebration, President Abdel Fattah al Sisi, ordered Establishing an emergency fund for irregular workers.

He directed activating the fund immediately after finalizing the legal procedures along with disbursing a subsidy of LE1000 for irregular workers.

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi witnessed the ‘Labor Day’ celebration in Sharkia governorate at the Eastern sugar factory.

As part of the celebration, President Sisi saw a presentation of several projects that were developed with partnership with ‘start’ initiative to support the Egyptian industry.

President Sisi honored number of distinguished, veteran Egyptian workers by awarding them the Work Medal of the first class, and the Medal of Excellence for their efforts.

During his speech, President Sisi greeted Egyptians on 'Labor Day' and said that the Egyptian history have always knew the great efforts of 'our workers' that contributed to our development

Sisi also said that he has been following discussions on social media and hears the concerns of the Egyptian citizens, and affirms that 'we can overcome everything and all challenges' as long as 'we stand together'

The President took several decisions during participating at the Labor Day celebration, including: “Establishing an emergency fund for irregular workers and activating the fund immediately after finalizing the legal procedures. HE also directed disbursing a subsidy of LE1000 for irregular workers.

Sisi directed to “create a life insurance policy to cover irregular employment. Continuing to empower and integrate people with ‘special needs’ into different industries. Enhancing compliance with international labor standards and ensuring their compatibility with international standards that Egypt has ratified.”