Public authorities in Casablanca blocked a protest organized by retired workers and former employees transferred from the “LIDEC” company to the regional multi-service company. The demonstration, scheduled for Wednesday, was intended to take place in front of the company’s headquarters.
Casablanca-Settat authorities deployed security forces to prevent retirees from approaching the company’s premises, with both police and auxiliary forces stationed at the site.
This decision sparked anger and disappointment among a group of retirees who had traveled from distant areas to voice their demands in front of the company. Many of them criticized the authorities’ actions as a violation of their right to protest and call for action on their key issue: the pension increase of 600 dirhams, which had been promised in 2011 but has yet to be implemented.
Several retirees and current workers from the former “LIDEC” company arrived near the company headquarters, only to be met with a blockade by the authorities. They were forced to leave the area without being able to protest.
Hamid Biyaz, a member of the Retirees’ Coordination Committee, stated that their presence was aimed at drawing attention to the prolonged issue, which remains unresolved despite being raised repeatedly.
Biyaz emphasized to Hespress that they will continue their protests until their demands are met. He added that further protests are expected during the upcoming month of Ramadan.
The retirees have long staged protests against the French company, and their grievances have now shifted to the regional company. The core of their complaint centers on salary deductions made during their active years, which were supposed to be returned to them upon retirement — a promise that remains unfulfilled.
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