Tunisia: new government tries to calm revolt
In Tunisia, strikes are continuing, notably in transport, the national airline and among agency workers. Workers at the national radio station are protesting against the appointment of new management without any kind of negotiation or consultation. There are reports that during the height of the revolution, many enterprises came under effective workers’ control, with managers being sent on “holiday” by workers. The fall of the Ben Ali dictatorship has created a breathing space for Tunisian politics. Political forces can operate more-or-less openly. Meetings can be held and political...