Bill collectors and meter readers at the Bahtim branch of the Cairo water and sanitation company staged a protest demanding overdue bonuses and permanent employment contracts. The protest, held within the branch itself, focused specifically on the collectors’ demands, with no participation from other employees, according to sources. Protesters claim the unpaid bonuses date back to 2016. Multiple labor sources across different branches of the company indicated that similar concerns are brewing among collectors and staff elsewhere. Details regarding potential further action were not immediately available. The protest highlights ongoing labor disputes within the public utility sector regarding compensation and job security. Mada Masr reported the news based on information from protesters and a branch employee.