2026: The Decisive Year for Tunisia’s UGTT in its Existential Struggle Against Authoritarianism
The Tunisian government, following President Kais Saied’s consolidation of power, is systematically dismantling opposition by targeting key institutions sequentially, with the powerful UGTT union now its primary focus. Through legal decrees, smear campaigns, and isolating union leaders, the regime aims to neutralize the UGTT’s influence by unilaterally setting wages and banning negotiations. In response, the UGTT has called for a major general strike, signaling a critical escalation in the nation’s political and social conflict. This strategyContinue Reading










