Independent labor movements (ILMs)‎ as actors of cultural change : a case study on the misr spinning and weaving company

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The paper assesses the effect of cultural framingl on the role of Independent Labor Movements after January Egyptian Resolution.

based on a case study of Misr Spinning and Weaving (Mahalla Company), It analyzes the Of the role from 2006 till the end Of Morsi's rule, This paper argues that although the Egyptian Revolution had to provide positive environment for ILMs to realize their recognized and legitimate right Of existence in independent trade unions and federations.

many concerns ha\c• been raised about their role after the revolution as a consequence Of both their worse conditions and their lack Of political vision within ILMs.

including this missing Of theoretical and actual steps.

Such economic and political lack suffered hy workers gave both the political regime of Mubarak and Morsi, and even SCAF after the revolution, the full opportunity not only to create a State of divisions and controversies among •Mtcntpt to w.•aken their collective activitR•s but also to fill the labor milieu With various political trends that serve their own interests which contradict with those Of workers.

The case study Of Mahalla Company affirms this argument.

Additionally.

the paper highlights that the workers lack the political vision, and this does not only enable several political forces.

such as the