source: Local Source
actor1: Protesters (Algeria)
actor2: N/A
location: El Oued
notes: The independent trade union coalition congregated in El Oued outside the headquarters of the province in response to the national coalition's call. Scores of lecturers and workers who belonged to the trade union participated in a protest rally demanding for the southern grant to be made flexible and raised from 20 to 50 per cent as well as to raise purchasing power.