The
workers of Fara Sahel the ship building and offshore industries went on strike on
January 9th, demanding their unpaid wages for two months. This is in addition to the two-month wages,
which the contractor retains until end of contract with workers.
Forced
by the strike the employer paid a month’s wage and promised to
pay the other delayed monthly wage during the next days.
Sadra
Island is a huge industrial Island and its major shareholder is the government. The
Company "Sadra", which is located on the island, consists of two
separate companies with separate managements: Sadra ship building and Fara
Sahel, builder of offshore oil and gas platforms.
