On Thursday, October 22, 2026, Minister of Labor, Employment, and Social Security Mohamed Hattab met with Amar Takdjout, Secretary-General of the General Union of Algerian Workers, and Joel Akhator Odigie, Secretary-General of the ITUC-Africa. The meeting served as a platform to discuss fostering social dialogue, enhancing decent work standards, and expanding social protection coverage. The Minister emphasized Algeria's commitment to strengthening African labor cooperation and protecting workers' rights, while both parties agreed on the necessity of ongoing coordination and knowledge sharing to address continental labor challenges.