A general strike is affecting all sectors of activity in Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria, as called by the local union of the General Union of Algerian Workers (UGTA). The strike, which began on March 25, 2019, is aimed at supporting the popular movement that started on February 22, 2019, demanding the departure of the current system. The strike involves workers and civil servants from various sectors, including production, services, and administration.
The strike is accompanied by a march, which started at 10 am from the November 1st stadium. During the march, protesters are expected to carry five slogans, including calls for the departure of the Secretary General of the UGTA, Abdelmadjid Sidi Saïd. The union's local branch has urged all workers, civil servants, and retirees to participate massively in the strike and march. The action is seen as a show of support for the popular movement and its demands for change.
The popular movement in Algeria, which began in February 2019, is demanding the departure of the current system and the establishment of a new, democratic order. The movement has gained momentum, with various groups and sectors joining in. The UGTA's local branch in Tizi-Ouzou has been at the forefront of the movement, with its call for a strike and march.
The UGTA's local branch in Tizi-Ouzou has been critical of the union's national leadership, particularly Secretary General Abdelmadjid Sidi Saïd. The local branch has expressed dissatisfaction with Sidi Saïd's handling of the union and his support for the fifth term of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. This has led to a rift between the local branch and the national leadership.
Since March 5, 2019, various sections of the UGTA in Tizi-Ouzou have distanced themselves from the national leadership. The workers of the ENIEM company in Oued Aïssi were among the first to do so, followed by the national union of permanent researchers. They have expressed concerns about the current situation in the country and the UGTA's role in it.
The strike and march in Tizi-Ouzou are part of a larger wave of protests and demonstrations across Algeria. The protests are demanding change and an end to the current system. The government has faced criticism for its handling of the situation, and there have been reports of tensions and clashes between protesters and security forces.
The situation in Algeria remains uncertain, with protests and demonstrations continuing across the country. The UGTA's local branch in Tizi-Ouzou has vowed to continue its action, calling for the departure of Secretary General Sidi Saïd and the establishment of a new, democratic order. The outcome of the protests and the future of the UGTA remain to be seen.
Key points
- The strike and march in Tizi-Ouzou are part of a larger wave of protests demanding change in Algeria.
- The UGTA's local branch in Tizi-Ouzou has distanced itself from the national leadership.
- The protests are calling for the departure of Secretary General Abdelmadjid Sidi Saïd and the establishment of a new, democratic order.
