Truck Drivers’ Strike: Legitimate Demands in the Face of Denial and Stigmatization
The truck drivers' strike continues across the country, with many drivers participating in various states. This ongoing strike clearly demonstrates the depth of the crisis plaguing this vital sector and the growing frustration among drivers. The Confederation of Productive Forces Trade Unions has documented numerous testimonies from drivers who have unequivocally expressed their readiness to abandon the profession entirely and transition to other fields.
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 […]
The Nationwide Truckers’ Strike in Algeria Enters Its Fourth Day: Legitimate Demands in the Face of Repression and Threats
For the fourth consecutive day, Algeria is witnessing widespread and growing attention to the open-ended general strike by transporters, one of the largest professional protest movements in recent years. This strike, involving hundreds of thousands of truck drivers and transporters of goods and fuel, has led to a near-total halt in the transport of goods and petroleum products, causing significant disruption to national and regional roads. The impact of this strike has been felt […]
A Nationwide Truck Drivers’ Strike Disrupts Supplies and Puts the Algerian Government in a Prolonged Standoff
A general strike by truck drivers began today, Thursday, January 1, 2026, across several Algerian provinces, following a prior announcement widely circulated on social media in recent days. The strike saw a significant response from its first day, directly impacting supply chains, particularly in the fuel sector, where severe shortages of fuel were reported.