8.2.1- In 2023, the University of Souk Ahras ensured that all employees and faculty members received at least the local living wage, which exceeded 20,000 DZD, in accordance with the Algerian laws stipulating the minimum guaranteed wage for that year.

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NB: See page 4

8.2.2 – In 2023, the University of Souk Ahras upheld workers’ rights, ensuring the freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, in compliance with the labor laws in force in Algeria prior to 2023.

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8.2.3 – In 2023, the University of Souk Ahras implemented an employment policy prohibiting workplace discrimination based on religion, gender, or age, in accordance with Article 1.2.2 of the University Charter.

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8.2.4 – In 2023, the University of Souk Ahras pledged to combat forced labor, modern slavery, human trafficking, and child labor, in alignment with the United Nations charters (1989) and the African Charter on Children’s Rights and His Excellency (1990) signed by Algeria .

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8.2.5 – In 2023, the University of Souk Ahras introduced a policy to ensure equal rights for outsourced workers by establishing terms of reference that respect the guaranteed minimum wage, in accordance with Algerian labor laws in effect before 2022 and in line with the principles of the university’s charter.

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8.2.6 – Since its inception and throughout 2023, the University of Souk Ahras has upheld a wage equality policy, ensuring that all male and female employees in the same grade, rank, and position receive equal pay, in accordance with Algerian labor laws and the principles outlined in the university’s charter.

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NB: See article 27

8.2.7 – The University of Souk Ahras does not implement a separate wage schedule for employees, as wages are standardized under Law No. 133-66 of June 2, 1966, which enforces wage equality. The university remains committed to evaluating and addressing any gender-based pay disparities.

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8.2.8 – In 2023, the University of Souk Ahras works on enhancing pre-promotion training for employees and offering university qualification programs for professors to boost salaries.

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8.2.9 – In 2023, The University of Souk Ahras upholds labor rights, including freedom of association and collective bargaining for all employees, regardless of gender or nationality. It supports several unions, such as the National Federation of University Professors and the General Union of Algerian Workers, among others. The university collaborates with these unions to ensure employee participation in decisions affecting their work conditions, promoting fairness and equitable treatment for all staff and faculty members.

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