Tunisia | General Strike in Oil Transport Companies

⚠️ Urgent Update — Flash Radio is following this situation in real time A full sectoral strike has been launched by the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) across all oil transport companies from November 23 to 25, 2026. This protest measure aims to protest against the non-compliance with the agreement signed in May 2019 between the employers' union and the central union, which provided for social and financial measures for workers. Employees are demanding, among other things, bonuses for drivers, formal recognition of their status, and comprehensive social coverage. ⏱️ 1 min read The facts and recent developments The UGTT highlighted that the non-implementation of this agreement has affected the professional and social rights of employees, thus triggering an unprecedented mobilization. The strike is based on the provisions of the Labour Code, notably Article 377, which regulates mandatory conciliation mechanisms in case of collective conflicts. Workers are demanding urgent intervention to resolve tensions and guarantee their working conditions. Among the major demands are the adjustment of companies' profit margins to allow funding for social commitments, as well as the inclusion of drivers in the list of dangerous occupations. This mobilization highlights the importance of strict regulation to protect workers' rights in a key sector of the Tunisian economy. ⚡ Key Points ▸ Among the major demands are the adjustment of companies' profit margins to allow funding for social commitments, as well as the inclusion of drivers in the list of dangerous occupations. ▸ The strike is based on the provisions of the Labour Code, notably Article 377, which regulates mandatory conciliation mechanisms in case of collective conflicts. ▸ The UGTT highlighted that the non-implementation of this