Tunisia: SONEDE agents strike in Tataouine

Officials of the National Water Distribution Utility (SONEDE) in Tataouine began an open labour strike that led to a disruption of services.

The strikers are demanding an increase in basic wages and bonuses, a reduction in the number of years required for promotions, a risk premium for agents exposed to the risks of the trade, the classification of the sector in the list of risky occupations, a lowering of the retirement age and improved working conditions.