Continuing the discussion regarding the text of the draft law related to the exercise of the trade union right – the Algerian dialogue

In a plenary session held by the National People’s Assembly, chaired by the Speaker of the Assembly, Ibrahim Bogali, in the presence of the Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Security, Mr. Youssef Sharafah, and the Minister of Relations with Parliament, Basma Azwar, today, Saturday, the representatives of the Assembly continued to discuss the text of the draft law related to the exercise of the right to trade union.

During their interventions, a number of deputies considered that the draft law related to the exercise of the trade union right aims to strengthen trade union work and protect the basic rights and freedoms of workers. It stresses the respect and protection of the fundamental rights and freedoms of workers. It keeps abreast of developments, works to promote social dialogue and protect the basic rights and freedoms of workers enshrined in the 2020 Constitution.

In the same context, other deputies emphasized that this draft law carries many positive articles, especially the principles that stipulate “union independence, non-mixing of political work and union work,” as well as defining commitments in union work.