Senegal's Fsdt warns of escalating social tensions, general strike planned for July 10

The union confederation highlighted a concerning deterioration of the social climate, citing the non-observance of the National Pact for Social Stability and Inclusive Growth Pnss-Cid and a breakdown in dialogue with authorities. The Fsdt accuses the government of prioritizing confrontation over engagement and failing to honor commitments made with the state, leading to growing distrust among workers. The Fsdt also reported repeated infringements on union freedoms, including intimidation and obstacles to union activities.

They criticized proposed reforms to the Labor and Social Security codes, deeming them insufficiently collaborative and potentially detrimental to social gains. A key demand is the immediate reinstatement of 911 workers dismissed from public and parapublic sectors, which the unions consider abusive and socially destabilizing measures. The Fsdt believes that social dialogue has become a mere formality and insists that workers should not be used as adjustment variables for economic and budgetary policies.

In response to these issues, the Fsdt has called for a 24-hour general strike across the country and all sectors on Friday, July 10, 2026, from 00:00 to 23:00. Key demands include the reinstatement of dismissed workers, the generalization of housing allowances for various categories of agen