Aïssata Tall Sall in the government: "It's better to talk nonsense than to act aggressively."

During the review of the texts concerning the Labor Code and the Social Security Code, Aïssata Tall Sall strongly questioned the government about the method used in drafting reforms affecting workers. The Member of Parliament relayed the concerns expressed by labor unions after meetings with the various parliamentary groups. According to her, three major grievances emerged from discussions with workers: the lack of consultation, the substantial modifications made to the texts, and the manner in which certain decisions were allegedly made. "The first issue is the lack of consultation and dialogue," she stated. Aïssata Tall Sall believes that social dialogue cannot be considered a mere option left to the government's discretion. She reminded the assembly that Senegal is a party to several conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO) that enshrine consultation and negotiation between social partners.

The parliamentarian also denounces what she considers to be unilateral modifications to certain agreements resulting from discussions with workers. She cites, in particular, fixed-term contracts, daily and occasional work, as well as the functioning of the IPRES (Public Social Security Institute) and the Social Security Fund (CSS). But it is above all the method that worries her. According to her, the workers have denounced the "unilateral, almost clandestine" way in which the government has replaced the texts resulting from the agreements with provisions that were not agreed upon.

Aïssata Tall Sall, however, is cautious: “I’m not saying everything they said is true.” Nevertheless, she asks the minister to take these accusations seriously and to continue the discussions. For her, the passage of a bill should not necessarily end the dialogue. “Negotiate, Mr. Minister, continue talking even after the bill is passed,” she insisted. The MP warns above all that insufficient dialogue could lead to a renewed escalation of social tensions. “It’s better to talk than to resort to violence,” she declared, believing that dialogue remains the best way to prevent social conflicts and strikes.