Workers at the Taboukert furniture factory in Algeria have been on strike for 10 days, demanding a salary increase and revaluation of benefits. The crisis began in April when a delegation from the Divindus AMM group visited the factory. On that occasion, workers expressed their concerns to the management, who promised to increase benefits, including panier-transport and femme au foyer allowances, effective May 20, and to raise the base salary within three months.
The workers claim that despite these promises, which were reiterated during a general assembly, the management later announced that the deadlines would not be met due to the country's situation. A note from the management stated that the collective agreement on the revaluation of benefits was being validated and registered by the relevant authorities, but the process was delayed. The workers were told that the new benefits would be implemented immediately after the validation process was completed.
However, more than two months have passed, and none of the promises have been fulfilled, prompting the workers to go on strike on August 18. The strike is still ongoing, with the workers refusing to return to work until their demands are met. The management, represented by the director who is currently on annual leave, addressed the workers through a notice, asking them to resume work and promising to review the dossier with the general management upon his return.
The workers' collective responded to the director's notice, denying any intention to go on strike and stating that they only wanted their demands to be met. They clarified that the entire factory was on strike, not just some workers, and denounced the director's statements about the rupture of relations with the workers' collective. They also criticized certain practices of the director, which they described as "ignoble".
The workers are calling on the authorities to respond favorably to their demands and for the management to honor their promises. The situation remains tense, with no clear resolution in sight. The workers' collective is determined to pursue their movement until their demands are satisfied.
According to the workers, the director's promises were made in front of the general director and deputy general director, and were reiterated during a general assembly. The workers feel that the management has failed to communicate effectively and has not taken their concerns seriously.
The strike at the Taboukert furniture factory highlights the ongoing labor disputes in Algeria, where workers are demanding better working conditions and benefits. The situation at the factory remains uncertain, with the workers' collective vowing to continue their strike until their demands are met.
Key points
- Workers at the Taboukert furniture factory in Algeria have been on strike for 10 days over unmet promises of salary increases and benefit revaluations.
- The strike began after management failed to implement promised changes, despite repeated assurances.
- The workers' collective is demanding that the authorities respond to their demands and that the management honor their promises.
