For Tunisian women, accessing the public space went hand in hand with their involvement in the social struggles. As a first step, they joined humanitarian associations and took part in the liberation and decolonization movement. During the 70s and the 80s, their mobilization and prominence became more significant as they gained access to the labour market and started to work in different economic sectors. Throughout their history, Tunisian women have constantly participated in the trade union battles so as to defend the social rights of all the citizens and to achieve gender equality. Nowadays, half of the unionists are women, and in spite of the various impediments and stereotypes, women are very active in grassroots trade unions. Never the less, they are still underrepresented in the decision making bodies, and therefore unable to have a direct influence on the national policies. The recent years� social and political dynamics have proven that the actors of the labour movement have a major role to play. We hope that this study will contribute to the improvement of the status of women, not only in theory, but also through the deep conviction of both men and women that labour and political democracy can solely be achieved through parity, the inclusion of women, and internal and external equality in the labour organization and the world of work.