Strike on the horizon: Alert issued for users of the Train Express Régional (TER)

Author: senenews.comPublished on: August 28, 2026Country: Senegal

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Strike on the horizon: Alert issued for users of the Train Express Régional (TER)

The staff delegates of the Train Express Régional (TER) operating company (Seter) announced a press conference on September 3, 2026, followed by a strike notice on September 10, 2026, due to deadlocks in salary negotiations. They are demanding a housing allowance and a collective agreement specific to the railway sector. This decision follows managerial tensions and intimidation attempts against employees. The staff also denounces the deteriorating social climate and the inadequacy of the current collective agreement.

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