A three-day strike impacting Tunisia’s banking, finance, and insurance sectors began on June 23, 2026. The strike’s commencement was accompanied by accusations from Slaheddine Selmi, Secretary-General of the UGTT (Tunisian General Labour Union), against the Ministry of Finance. Selmi alleges the ministry refused to consider the union’s proposals regarding the 2027 Finance Law. This rejection is being framed as a closure of dialogue channels, escalating tensions between the union and the government. The UGTT represents a significant labor force within these key economic sectors. The strike aims to pressure the government to address the union’s concerns related to the upcoming financial legislation. Further negotiations appear stalled as a result of the Ministry’s stance.