Nobel Peace Prize for Tunisian union
by Niall Shanahan
The Tunisian General Labor Union (Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail, UGTT) was named in October as one of the recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize, which was awarded to four organisations (the National Dialogue Quartet) for its role in the country's peaceful transition to democracy.
ETUC General Secretary Luca Visentini warmly welcomed the award. “The UGTT richly deserve the prize and the recognition it brings” he said.
"Trade unions have a vital role to play in promoting social dialogue not just in Tunisia, North Africa and the Arab states but throughout the world, including Europe. The joint commitment with employers was a condition of success.In light of the alarming terrorist attacks in Tunisia in recent months, it is more crucial than ever that unions should be fully involved in the democratic development of the country" he said.
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