The spokesperson for the Tunisian Labor General Union (UGTT), Sami Tahri, formally denied rumors circulating on social networks that the secretary general of the union center, Noureddine Taboubi, left his post and was replaced by Farouk Ayari.
In a declaration at Diwan FMTahri described these allegations as false and unfoundedsaying that they were aimed at arouse confusion Among the trade unionists and to sow disorder in public opinion. He attributed the dissemination of this false information to “parties hostile to the union organization” seeking to discredit it.
The spokesman said that Noureddine Taboubi is currently on leaveand that he will resume his functions normally at the end of this period. He did not exclude a Early interruption of leavegiven the delicate situation that the country crosses, marked according to him by attacks against the UGTT, the suspension of social dialogue and the cancellation of several negotiation sessions.
Sami Tahri also commented on recent strike movements organized by the UGTT, saying that they have disturbed the power in placewhich would have pushed some of his supports to react in a “clumsy” way. He recalled that the organization operates according to strict internal rules: in the event of travel, illness or leave of the secretary general, The replacement is provided by the assistant secretary general responsible for the internal order. If the latter is also unavailable, Another member of the Executive Bureau is appointed to ensure the interimin accordance with internal regulations.
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