Trade Unions in Transformation Trade Union Power and Democratic Transition in Tunisia The UGTT A Unique Story An Unprecedented Experience
In Tunisia's peaceful transition to democracy following the revolution in 2011, the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) played a major role, leading a civil society initiative that proved decisive to overcome a phase of severe political division and crisis. The involvement of Islamists in the post revolutionary government did not only aggravate tensions within Tunisian society, but also put the UGTT's power to the test. The paper provides an in depth analysis of the Tunisian success story that gained international acclaim with the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.