Tunisia: Unionized public transport workers postpone April 8 nationwide strike until May 20 /update 1

Event

The Tunisian General Labor Union (Union Generale Tunisienne du Travail, UGTT) has announced the postponement of the planned April 8 general transport strike until May 20. The decision follows a negotiation meeting with officials April 7.

Context

Strikes and labor-related protests are common throughout Tunisia. Labor unions frequently use strikes, or the threat of a strike, to pressure government officials into concessions; most strikes are quickly averted after last-minute negotiations.