You can join as an individual member or apply to establish an independent trade union in your sector by completing the membership application form. The Organization Committee will review your application and contact you.

Yes. The Confederation was officially registered with the Ministry of Labour in 1991 under Registration No. 30, pursuant to Law No. 90-14 governing the exercise of trade union rights. It was restructured in 2018. Following the adoption of Law No. 23-02 of 25 April 2023 on the exercise of trade union rights, the Confederation brought its statutes into compliance with the new legislation within the prescribed legal deadlines. The Confederation is currently headed by Raouf Mellal. Its registration documents and statutes are available in the Organization Documents section.

Any group of permanent workers in the same sector that meets the requirements for establishing a trade union under Law No. 23-02, while complying with the Confederation’s internal regulations. We provide guidance on the legal requirements applicable to your situation and assist you in preparing the necessary documentation.

Yes. The law guarantees this right. Once the required number of founding members has been met, the registration documents must be submitted to the competent authority. The Confederation provides technical and legal assistance throughout the entire process.

The Confederation works to establish representation across all provinces of Algeria through its affiliated trade unions and federations.

Yes. We organize training workshops on trade union rights, fundamental freedoms, and international advocacy mechanisms, in cooperation with international training centres.

Yes. We provide legal advice and assistance in cases of unfair dismissal and disputes with employers or public authorities, depending on the nature of each case and the resources available.

A trade union represents workers in a specific sector, while a confederation brings together trade unions and federations from different sectors, working in solidarity under a common umbrella.

Yes, through dedicated trade unions or support committees, reflecting our commitment to every worker’s right to trade union representation, regardless of their employment status.

The informal sector includes people working outside formal employment arrangements and without adequate legal protection, such as street vendors and workers without employment contracts. We work to organize these workers and ensure their trade union representation.

Yes. Traders can establish independent trade unions to defend their interests, particularly in response to tax pressures and the lack of effective trade union representation.

Yes. Retirees can participate through retirees’ committees within their respective sectors. These committees come together to form an independent national federation dedicated to defending their rights.

We work with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and international human rights bodies, maintaining partnerships and ongoing coordination to advocate for and defend trade union freedoms.

We participate in initiatives to protect refugees and victims of deportation, and support environmental campaigns, particularly those focused on social justice.

No. The Confederation is a fully independent trade union organization that rejects affiliation with political parties and upholds the principles of trade union independence.