This study on the Social Security and Pensions Act No. 148 of 2019 in Egypt is part of the project "Strengthening organisational and campaigning capacities of PSI affiliates in Egypt" implemented by PSI in partnership with Union to Union (U2U) and the Swedish affiliates, VISION and Kommunal. The study is only available in Arabic.
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This study aims to conduct an analytical and explanatory report of the various articles of the Social Security and Pensions Law (no.148/2019), covering several points, including:
Providing a reading of the new Law, highlighting its advantages and shortcomings and how to apply it to different categories of workers.
Introducing the general lines of Law and insurance rights arising from risks of disability, old age, and death.
Coming up with proposed solutions of the Law’s shortcomings & how to address them through the executive regulations yet to be issued.
Setting an action plan for trade unions for their future activities in social security rights and benefits.
Developing a simplified guide for workers to explain the Law by answering all related FAQs.