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Powerful Tunisian trade union defies president with mass protests

SFAX, Tunisia, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Thousands of members of Tunisia's powerful UGTT trade union took to the streets of eight cities on Saturday to protest against President Kais Saied's policies, accusing…

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Tunisia international flights to be cancelled on Thursday – union

TUNIS, June 15 (Reuters) - All international flights to and from Tunisia will be cancelled on Thursday due to a national public strike called by the powerful UGTT union, a union official…

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Tunisian union warns of public sector strike over reforms

TUNIS, March 30 (Reuters) - Tunisia's powerful labour union warned on Wednesday public sector workers could strike to oppose economic reforms the government has proposed to try to secure an International Monetary…

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Tunisia’s labour union demands dialogue, changes to reform proposals

TUNIS, March 17 (Reuters) - Tunisia's powerful UGTT labour union will not remain silent if authorities do not include it in a dialogue over the country's political and economic future, its deputy…

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Tunisia’s labour union says it opposes painful economic reforms

TUNIS, March 16 (Reuters) - The head of Tunisia's powerful UGTT labour union on Wednesday said it opposed "painful" reforms wanted by lenders as the government seeks an international rescue package to avert…

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Tunisair workers to strike on Friday, union says

TUNIS, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Tunisair workers will strike on Friday to protest the lack of a reform plan by the company and over the freezing of company accounts by…

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