May 1, 2026 Statement: Trade Union Confederation of Productive Forces Denounces Escalating Repression of Trade Union Freedoms in Algeria
On the occasion of International Workers’ Day, the Trade Union Confederation of Productive Forces issued a strong statement expressing its firm rejection of the continued restrictions on trade union freedoms in Algeria, warning of the serious risks posed by systematic policies aimed at weakening independent trade unionism and hollowing it out. The statement highlights what it describes as “formal trade union pluralism in Algeria,” presented as an achievement to the international community, while in reality it serves […]
Disruption of the SNAPAP Congress: A Clear Violation of Trade Union Freedom and an Attempt to Undermine Internal Unity
In an official statement, the National Autonomous Union of Public Administration Personnel (SNAPAP) announced the postponement of its national congress, originally scheduled for 10–12 April 2026 in Algiers, due to the failure of the competent authorities of the Wilaya of Algiers to respond to a duly filed authorization request submitted in full compliance with legal procedures. It is worth recalling that SNAPAP is one of the unions affiliated with the Trade Union Confederation of Productive Forces […]
Government Briefing on Migrant Labour in Algeria
In an official statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on 21 April 2026, a government meeting chaired by Mr. Seifi Ghrieb was announced. The meeting was devoted to examining a number of socio-economic issues, including a draft executive decree on social security reimbursements, as well as a presentation on the employment of foreign labour in Algeria. From a trade union perspective […]
Mustapha Lahouiri | UN Support for Trade Unionists Defending Forests in Algeria
A UN Signal Reopens the Case Mary Lawlor, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders, has once again drawn attention to the situation of environmental and trade union activist Mustapha Lahouiri, expressing concern over the judicial harassment he faces as a result of his peaceful efforts to protect forests. This statement goes beyond a purely humanitarian dimension; it clearly signals that […]