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21 August, 2025IndustriALL Global Union is following with great concern the latest news about the ongoing attacks on the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT). IndustriALL strongly condemns the attacks carried out by some groups on the UGTT's headquarters and the public calls for the UGTT's dissolution.
These attacks have been going on for months, seeking to restrict the national role of the UGTT in defending workers and citizens. The attacks include the suspension of social dialogue, the passing of laws without consulting the social partners, the prosecution of trade unionists.
We salute the courage of the UGTT leaders and members in confronting these attacks and continuing to defend trade union rights, and in doing so preventing interference in trade union affairs. We express our strong solidarity with the UGTT march scheduled for today, 21 August.
The UGTT continues to play a key role in promoting democracy in Tunisia and was among the four groups awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2015 for their role in the Arab Spring.
We urge the Tunisian authorities to resume social dialogue in accordance with international labour standards, respecting freedom of association, and to cease their attacks on the UGTT and its leaders.
Photo: UGTT headquarters, Tunis, Tunisia