Monastir

Monastir, a city in Tunisia, recently hosted the elective congress of the UGTT (Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail), Tunisia's powerful labor union. The three-day event, concluding on March 27th, aimed to elect a new leader and executive board for the organization. Over 600 participants attended the congress. The UGTT, weakened by internal divisions and a lack of social dialogue with the government, seeks to revitalize itself and reassert its political influence through this congress. The election process for the new executive board and leader extended late into the night, highlighting the significance of this event for the future direction and strength of the UGTT within Tunisia's political landscape. Ninety-two candidates vied for positions within the central.