According to the government, the law aims to prevent fixed-term employment contracts, eliminate labour subcontracting and guarantee the right to permanent and stable employment. The government says that the objectives of the law are in line with the Tunisian state's vision based on the social role of the state.

These amendments, which affect workers, come amid tense relations between UGTT and the Tunisian government and the suspension of dialogue.
Before the amendments were presented to the parliament, UGTT issued a document containing its observations. According to the UGTT, the amendments have been made without consultation, which is a legal flaw. The law requires the government to consult within the National Council for Social Dialogue, which did not happen.

UGTT state that, despite its importance, the proposed revision represents a partial and limited response to the phenomenon of precarious employment, which does not guarantee decent work, social justice and human dignity, objectives that can only be achieved through a comprehensive review of labour legislation. UGTT called for a review of many of the concepts and details contained in the draft law that could open the door to numerous interpretations that could affect the right to strike or pave the way for new forms of exploitation. UGTT called for the adoption of a model/standard employment contract that includes all details and provides guarantees for workers.

Unions discuss the impact on workers

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