The General Federation of Banks, Financial Institutions and Insurance Companies has launched an appeal to President Kaïs Saïed to intervene to force the Banking and Financial Council to resume dialogue.
An urgent call to avoid a shutdown of the sector
The secretary general of the federation, Ahmed Jaziri, declared this Thursday, October 30, on Jawhara FM that the work stoppage planned for November 3 and 4 could be canceled only if a serious dialogue is established with the Council. According to him, all attempts at negotiation have failed and neither the Ministry of Finance nor the Prime Ministry responded to their requests.
Salary and legal demands ignored
The banking sector did not benefit from the 25% salary increase planned for 2025, unlike other sectors such as the Post Office or the civil service. Despite three negotiation meetings, the Banking and Financial Council refuses any discussion on this increase.
Ahmed Jaziri also recalled that Law No. 41 of 2023, aimed at limiting interest rates on long-term credits, was only applied by a single bank, while the president had called for its application without exception.
The federation reiterates that the withdrawal of the strike will only be possible through a real dialogue with the Banking and Financial Council, emphasizing the seriousness of a work stoppage which would affect the entire sector.
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