Moroccan unions, government near social agreement

Moroccan unions, government near social agreement
Saturday 27 April 2024 - 09:41

Signs are pointing towards an imminent social agreement between the Moroccan government and labor unions before May 1st, International Workers’ Day.

Secretary-General of the Istiqlal party,Nizar Baraka, emphasized the government’s commitment to reducing social disparities through improved income levels.

He said this was achieved through social dialogue and a collaborative approach and congratulated the head of government and union leaders on their progress towards a new agreement, hinting at a significant development following the 2011 agreement.

Secondly, Prime Minister Akhannouch and union leader Miloudi Moukharik engaged in a friendly conversation that suggested a new meeting to finalize the agreement’s details, particularly regarding wage increases.

While Moukharik did not confirm an immediate wage rise, he acknowledged that an agreement would be reached by next Sunday.

Latly, The government spokesperson Mustafa Baitas emphasized the government’s strong will to address union concerns and discuss all points related to wages and other social issues. He acknowledged the positive response from the unions and the ongoing dialogue.

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