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02-07-2011, 03:28 PM
Egypt's embattled regime has decided to give government employees a 15% raise in salaries and pensions as it seeks to bolster support amid mass protests demanding President Hosni Mubarak's ouster.
Monday's decision came during the first Cabinet meeting since the crisis erupted two weeks ago.
Finance Minister Samir Radwan says some 6.5 billion Egyptian pounds ($960 million) will be allocated to cover the increases, which will take effect in April for some 6 million employees.
Mubarak's regime has relied heavily on support from employees on its payroll, with clashes breaking out between pro-government thugs and protesters.
http://www.kake.com/news/headlines/Egypt_Approves_15_Raise_For_Government_Employees_1 15489969.html
Monday's decision came during the first Cabinet meeting since the crisis erupted two weeks ago.
Finance Minister Samir Radwan says some 6.5 billion Egyptian pounds ($960 million) will be allocated to cover the increases, which will take effect in April for some 6 million employees.
Mubarak's regime has relied heavily on support from employees on its payroll, with clashes breaking out between pro-government thugs and protesters.
http://www.kake.com/news/headlines/Egypt_Approves_15_Raise_For_Government_Employees_1 15489969.html