Demande directe (CEACR) - adoptée 2025, publiée 114ème session CIT (2026)

Convention (n° 151) sur les relations de travail dans la fonction publique, 1978 - Tunisie (Ratification: 2014)

The Committee takes note of the observations of the Tunisian General Union of Labour (UGTT), received on 27 August 2025, alleging cases of serious acts of anti-union discrimination in various sectors (culture, social affairs and judiciary), significant obstacles to collective bargaining in the public sector, non-compliance with dispute resolution mechanisms, and suspension of union facilities. The Committee requests the Government to provide its comments in this respect.

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.

The Committee notes the Government’s first report.

Articles 4 and 5 of the Convention. Adequate protection against acts of anti-union discrimination and interference. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that section 4 of Act No. 83-112 of 12 December 1983 establishing the general conditions of service of state employees recognizes the right to organize of public employees and provides for the application of the Labour Code to public sector unions. The Committee also notes that, under section 51 of Act No. 83-112, disciplinary measures are applied to public officials by a joint committee with competence for discipline. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the legislative provisions which explicitly prohibit acts of anti-union discrimination against public employees and the applicable penalties and remedies. The Committee also requests the Government to provide similar information on protection against acts of anti-union interference.