Tunisia: Unionized public transport workers call off May 20 nationwide strike following negotiation meeting /update 1

Event

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

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.