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UGTT March Honours Farhat Hached Amid Rising Social Tensions In Tunisia
Hundreds Of Trade Unionists, Civil Society Activists, And Tunisian Citizens Gather In Front Of The Tunisian General Labour Union (French: UGTT) Headquarters In Tunis, Tunisia On December 4, 2025, To Mark The 73rd Anniversary Of Union Leader Farhat Hached’s Assassination. The Rally Is Followed By A March To His Mausoleum.
The Commemoration Escalates Into A Protest Against President Kais Saied’s Economic And Social Policies. Trade Unionists Demand The Protection Of Union Rights And Freedoms, As Well As The Resumption Of Social Dialogue And Salary Negotiations.
The UGTT Denounces That The Planned Salary Increases In The Private And Public Sectors, As Outlined In The 2026 Finance Bill, Will Be Implemented Without Any Social Dialogue With The Government.
The Confrontation Between The UGTT And President Kais Saied’s Government Reflects A Broader Political Crisis That Has Unfolded Since 2021, Raising Concerns Among Trade Unions And Civil Society Actors. The UGTT Warns Of A Potential General Strike.
