Latest Union News: Two-Day Strike in La Poste on September 24-25, 2024
The latest union news is hinting at a two-day strike in La Poste on September 24-25, 2024. The choice of date, which coincides with the back-to-school and university season and corresponds to the payment date for hundreds of thousands of Tunisian retirees, is not innocent. The UGTT (Tunisian General Labor Union) is trying to inflict real harm on the executive branch by targeting this vulnerable social category.
The list of demands includes updating the staff status, social fund, and integration of cleaning and security agents. Logically, this is expected, not only due to underlying political calculations but also following the exceptional financial performances of the establishment. Recently, La Poste signed a record profit and its financial situation has improved after a few years of stagnation. Thanks to its extensive geographic presence, innovative service launches, and tariff adjustments, it has been able to improve its margins and strengthen its presence among young people.
Now, the government's reaction remains to be seen. Will it agree to negotiate? In principle, yes, but we think it will remain firm on certain points. After years of union dominance, the central administration has taken back control and injected a dose of rigor into the functioning of its entities. Moreover, it has no budgetary margin to be generous with one sector, as this risks awakening others. This is a complicated equation, and there are almost six weeks left during which there will certainly be new developments.
