Cheikh Diop challenges reform of Senegal’s social Codes
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Senego
Cheikh Diop, secretary-general of the CNTS/FC, is challenging the process for reforming Senegal’s Labour Code and Social Security Code. Trade unions plan to approach the National Labour Advisory Council and meet parliamentary groups to defend protections and social gains, according to Senego.
Cheikh Diop, secretary-general of the National Confederation of Workers of Senegal-Forces for Change (CNTS/FC), is challenging the reform of the Labour Code and Social Security Code and says trade union mobilisation will continue, according to Senego. He believes workers’ concerns have not been adequately taken into account and that the proposed amendments could undermine their protections and social gains.
Cheikh Diop is calling for the texts to be examined by the National Labour Advisory Council, a consultative body bringing together the state, employers’ organisations and trade unions. He also mentioned meetings with parliamentary groups to explain the unions’ reservations and, if the legislative process allows, a request for a meeting with the president of the republic before promulgation.
The dispute is part of a wider social movement already marked by demands concerning fixed-term contracts. On 22 September, Senegalese trade unions called for a two-year limit on renewable fixed-term contracts. Union leader Mody Guiro subsequently announced a three-day strike, from 21 to 23 October.
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