Lebanon | Lebanese University Employees Extend Strike Until April 7 to Protest Deteriorating Living Conditions
Beirut – April 2025
The Association of Employees at the Lebanese University has announced the extension of its ongoing strike, which began on March 20, 2025, through to April 7, in protest against the continued deterioration of working and living conditions, and the lack of any serious response from the authorities to their demands.
In an official statement, the association cited the absence of any tangible progress in addressing key demands, including:
• Salary adjustments to keep pace with inflation and rising costs of living
• Improved social and health benefits
• Payment of overdue entitlements and guarantees for job security
• Respect for the dignity of workers and preservation of the university as a national public institution
The strike includes a complete suspension of all administrative and academic activities across the university’s faculties and campuses. The association has also called for a protest sit-in in front of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education on Monday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m., as an escalatory step.
On April 13, 2025, the association later announced a one-month suspension of the strike, following some partial gains and renewed dialogue with the relevant authorities—while maintaining a commitment to monitor implementation and continue mobilization if needed.
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Arab Trade Union Confederation Statement:
The Arab Trade Union Confederation (ATUC) expresses its full solidarity with the employees of the Lebanese University, and stresses that:
• The right to strike and peaceful protest is a fundamental constitutional and trade union right
• The demands raised are legitimate and reflect a critical socio-economic reality that must be addressed urgently
• The Lebanese government must act swiftly to meet workers’ demands and establish a serious and structured dialogue to ensure institutional stability and quality public education
ATUC reaffirms the importance of defending workers’ rights in the public sector, particularly under the severe economic pressures facing Lebanon’s social and public
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