Tunisia’s banking sector is bracing for a three-day strike scheduled for June 23rd-25th, confirmed by the General Federation of Banks, Financial Institutions and Insurance Companies, affiliated with the UGTT trade union. The federation announced the strike’s continuation via a statement released on June 19th, 2026. Accompanying the strike announcement are allegations of pressure being applied to employees in an attempt to discourage participation. The union has not detailed the nature of these pressures, but maintains its call for industrial action. This strike threatens disruption to banking services across the country. The situation is developing, and further details are expected as the strike date approaches. Business News first reported the story.