On September 13, 2023, the Secretary-General of the University of El Oued, Dr. Chawki Madellal, under the direction of the Rector, Professor Omar Ferhati, held a working session with representatives of professors’ labor unions. The unions included the National Union of University Professors (SNEU) and the National Council of University Teachers (CNES), Oued Office.
The meeting was attended by professors Hamza Slimani and Younes Zine, who represented the unions and discussed several critical issues, including:
- Enabling 80 university professors, who were previously allocated housing units, to complete the procedures for receiving their housing compensation agreements in coordination with the Office for Real Estate Promotion and Management (OPGI) in El Oued.
- Addressing various other concerns raised by professors related to their professional and personal needs.
The session reflects the university’s ongoing commitment to fostering open dialogue and collaboration with its staff’s labor unions. These meetings provide an essential platform for addressing the concerns and rights of professors, ensuring a fair and supportive work environment for all.
This collaboration underscores the University of El Oued’s recognition of labor unions as integral to its operational framework, aligning with the principles of SDG 8 to promote inclusive and sustainable employment practices.
