Keywords: Workers rights


Khalid Alami Houir elected new secretary general of Morocco’s CDT union

Khalid Alami Houir has been elected as the new Secretary General of Morocco’s Confédération Démocratique du Travail (CDT), the union announced on Sunday in Bouznika. The election took place during the 7th national congress of the CDT, held from November 28 to 30 under the......

Exploitation of seasonal workers highlighted in champagne trafficking trial

Conditions faced by grape-pickers in France's renowned champagne industry are central to a human trafficking trial that has commenced in Reims. Three individuals—a woman from Kyrgyzstan, a man from Georgia, and a French national—face accusations of exploiting over 50 seasonal workers,......

Representatives Approve Landmark Legislation Expanding Workers' Rights to Strike

The Chamber of Representatives has approved a significant legislative measure, the Organic Bill No. 97.15, defining the conditions and modalities for exercising the right to strike. The bill passed with 84 votes in favor and 20 votes against, with no abstentions. During the legislative session, Minister......

Morocco's New Strike Law: Expanding Workers' Rights and Defining the Right to Protest

Morocco’s parliament has taken a significant step towards modernizing its labor laws with the approval of Bill 97.15, a landmark law that establishes new conditions and procedures for exercising the right to strike. This long-awaited legislation, passed after decades of discussions, aims to regulate......

Morocco Poised to Revise Long-Stalled Strike Legislation

After nearly a decade of stagnation, Morocco’s government is making strides toward overhauling the contentious strike law that has long been a source of debate among labor unions, political leaders, and the general public. The proposed revisions aim to establish a fair balance between safeguarding......

 Global Workers Unite Against Amazon Protests and Strikes on Black Friday for Better Rights and Climate Action

As Black Friday approaches, Amazon workers across more than 20 countries are preparing for a wave of protests and strikes aimed at highlighting critical issues related to workers' rights and climate action. The protests will take place between November 29 and December 2, coinciding with one of the......

Paris 2024 Olympics: Key Issues Surrounding the Games

As Paris gears up for its third Olympic Games, several contentious issues have emerged, shaping the narrative before the opening ceremony on July 26.   Hijab Ban Controversy France has mandated that its athletes refrain from wearing hijabs during the Olympics, citing principles of secularism......