Cellcom Guinée workers start indefinite strike
Union members refuse to work, even without minimum service, over planned technical leave for 45 employees.
Workers at Cellcom Guinée began an indefinite general strike on Thursday, November 12, 2026, refusing to go to their workplaces.
Alexandre Niambalamou, the union's general secretary, stated the decision follows the CEO's plan to place 45 out of 87 employees on technical leave without proper compensation discussions. He added that the workers' access to their computers and user accounts was deactivated.
The union is demanding that the company negotiate with the General Labour Inspectorate and is calling on the president to intervene to save Cellcom, a company that has faced financial difficulties since 2023.
Why it mattersCellcom Guinée employees face uncertainty as a strike over planned technical leave affects over half the workforce.