IndustriALL stands with UGTT against escalating attacks21 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.
Tunisian women trade unionists driving change28 July, 2025A new generation of women trade unionists in Tunisia is leading the way, building solidarity across sectors, developing concrete solutions for workers, and strengthening the movement from within. Through IndustriALL’s MENA Union Leadership Academy, these leaders are gaining the skills and confidence to shape the future of union work in the country.
Social dialogue is key to revitalizing Tunisia’s textile, clothing and leather sector27 May, 2025Under the banner “Social dialogue: a cornerstone for promoting the textile, clothing and leather industry”, union and employer representatives in Tunisia’s garment sector came together to discuss joint solutions for the future of the industry.
Tunisia’s Parliament approves disputed labour law 27 May, 2025On 21 May, Tunisia’s Parliament passed a new law regulating employment contracts and restricting subcontracting. The law, referred to as the “subcontracting law,” introduces penalties, including potential imprisonment, for those hiring through outsourcing arrangements. It also replaces fixed-term contracts with open-ended ones, while allowing some exceptions. The Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) reveals numerous shortcomings and loopholes in the new text and warns of repercussions on workers.
Winning matters: our union wins in 2024 give us hope for the future27 February, 2025In times of uncertainty, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the challenges we face. Attacks on labour rights, corporate greed, political instability and economic hardship can make the road ahead seem insurmountable. But if there’s one thing we must remind ourselves of as a movement, it is this: we win.
MENA automotive unions week5 November, 2024In October 2024, IndustriALL organized the MENA automotive industry unions week in Morocco, with the participation of union leaders from Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco. On 6-7 October, the MENA automotive union network met to Just Transition, organizing and workers’ challenges.
Union training for Tunisia's mine workers7 October, 2024Earlier this year, IndustriALL, togther with Tunisia’s trade union confederation UGTT and our mining affiliate Fédération Générale des Mineurs Tunisiens – GTUM-UGTT, launched a training programme for mining unions. The programme aims to train grassroot trade unions, with plans train around 200 unionists in different regions in Tunisia.
Understanding living wages29 May, 2024On 7-8 May, IndustriALL hosted a training workshop in Tunis, focusing on living wages and collective bargaining for unions representing Swedish companies in Tunisia's textile and garment sector. This initiative, conducted in collaboration with the Fédération Générale du Textile, de l'Habillement, Chaussure et Cuir (FGTHCC-UGTT), brought together approximately 20 unionists from companies like Autoliv, Sancella, and Alva.
Empowering women in Tunisia: a workshop on health and safety 24 May, 2024On 9-11 May, IndustriALL organized a workshop on occupational health and safety for the Tunisian women’s network. It is a step towards empowering Tunisian women in the textile, base metal and petrochemical sectors, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to advocate for their rights and safety in their respective industries.
Just Transition in Tunisia22 March, 2024Following the decision in last year’s regional conference, IndustriALL and affiliates from the Tunisian General Labor Union (UGTT) organized a meeting on Just Transition. More than 50 union leaders from the country’s textile, metals, oil and mining sectors participated in the meeting on 28 February.
