Algerian Trade Unions Address the ILO Director-General and Condemn Statements by the ILO Office in Algeria
Four independent Algerian trade union organizations sent an official letter to the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), expressing their deep concern regarding statements issued by the ILO office in Algeria, which they considered far removed from the true state of trade union freedoms in the country. The signatories to the letter are the Confederation of Trade Unions of Productive Forces (COSYFOP), the National Autonomous Union of Public Administration Employees (SNAPAP), […]
Algeria | Statement of Support for the Nationwide Transport Sector Strike
The National Independent Union of Public Administration Employees (SNAPAP) expresses its full solidarity and support for public transport workers, including freight carriers (truck drivers), public transport drivers, and taxi drivers, who have been on strike across the country since January 1, 2026. SNAPAP strongly condemns the arrests, prosecutions, and all forms of persecution to which the peacefully striking drivers are subjected, whose only "crime" is […]
Fuel Price Hikes in Algeria: SNAPAP Warns of Serious Social and Economic Consequences
The National Independent Union of Public Administration Employees (SNAPAP) expressed its strong rejection of the decision to raise fuel prices, deeming it a hasty and unjustified measure at a time when the purchasing power of Algerian citizens is declining under the weight of accelerating inflation and a rising cost of living. The union warned of the direct repercussions of this decision on the national economy and public services, particularly the transport and food distribution sectors.
Louisa Hanoune on Trade Union Freedoms: Between Facts and Political Exploitation
The recent statements made by Louisa Hanoune, leader of the Algerian Workers' Party, have brought the issue of trade union freedoms back to the forefront of public debate. She based her remarks on shocking figures reflecting the extent of repression against workers and union members, particularly in the transport sector. However, the danger of these statements lies not only in their content but also in their blatant selectivity, their overt political manipulation, and their clear contradiction of the most basic principles […]