The Confederation of Trade Unions of Productive Forces raises the voice of African refugees at the 83rd session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.
Banjul – The Gambia | 5 May 2025 The Confederation of Productive Forces Trade Unions (COSYFOP), represented by its President Mr. Raouf Mellal, participated in the 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, held in the Gambian capital, Banjul. The participation was made possible through an invitation and facilitation by the African Defenders organization. This step reaffirms the Confederation’s commitment to both grassroots and international advocacy in support of human rights issues across the African continent. […]
May 1, 2025: COSYFOP renews its commitment to defending union freedoms and workers' rights.
On the occasion of International Workers’ Day, the Confederation of Productive Forces Trade Unions (COSYFOP) issued an official statement sounding the alarm over the state of trade union freedoms in Algeria. The Confederation warned that these freedoms remain under serious threat and continue to regress, despite the country’s international obligations. In its statement dated 1 May 2025, COSYFOP called on the President of the Republic to urgently intervene to secure the release of all detained trade unionists. […]
The Rise of Hate Speech and Racism Against Sub-Saharan African Migrants in Algeria
Amid the diplomatic crisis between Algeria and Mali, the country is experiencing a troubling surge in hate speech and violence against Sub-Saharan African migrants. This phenomenon has been further exacerbated by social media, where videos and comments inciting violence and racial discrimination are being circulated widely — posing a threat to social cohesion and violating the fundamental principles of universal human rights. In an official statement, the Confederation of Productive Forces Trade Unions (COSYFOP) called on […]
A Trade Union from Brotherly Iraq Expresses Solidarity with Detained Algerian Trade Unionist Ali Mammeri
Calls for Immediate Release The General Union of Electricity Sector Workers in Iraq has expressed its solidarity with Algerian trade unionist Ali Mammeri, who was arrested in Algeria on 20 March while carrying out his professional duties. Mammeri, who serves as the president of the National Union of Employees affiliated with the Confederation of Productive Forces Trade Unions (COSYFOP), was detained under circumstances that have not yet been clarified. […]