The social climate is tense at Senelec, where unionized workers have initiated a progressive action plan after the non-payment of the PRAB 2026, the annual overall performance bonus. Gathered within the Convergence syndicale des travailleurs de Senelec (CSTS), the trade union has approved a mobilization schedule including a public declaration on July 9, wearing red armbands starting from July 13, a press conference on the same day, and a general assembly scheduled for July 14 at the company’s headquarters.
According to the unions, the PRAB is a social benefit historically linked to the achievement of a profitable result certified by the auditors and approved by the Board of Directors. Worker representatives believe that the company would have generated around 30 billion CFA francs in profits, which would entitle them, in their view, to nearly 3 billion CFA francs for the staff under this bonus.
The trade unions also link this crisis to the company’s financial situation. They claim that over 600 billion CFA francs in unrecovered debts or unfulfilled commitments weigh on Senelec, particularly due to debts attributed to the State and its branches, as well as other expected compensations. This amount of over 600 billion CFA francs therefore refers to the unpaid debts and commitments mentioned by the unions, and not to the amount of the PRAB itself.
At this stage, Senelec has not officially commented on the matter. However, in its recent communications, the management emphasizes the need to preserve the stability of the company, strengthen financial discipline, and maintain social dialogue. During the Labor Day 2026, General Manager Papa Toby Gaye reiterated that social dialogue remains, in his opinion, “the main lever of stability and performance”.
