Keywords: Working Conditions


World Teachers’ Day: Morocco’s CDT Calls for Better Working Conditions and Stronger Professional Rights

As the world marks World Teachers’ Day on October 5, Morocco’s National Education Union, affiliated with the Democratic Confederation of Labour (CDT), has renewed its call for concrete measures to improve the professional, social and economic conditions of education workers. In a statement......

EasyJet France cabin crew called to strike over August 15 weekend

EasyJet France cabin crew members have been called to strike over the August 15 weekend after negotiations between unions and management failed to produce an agreement on working conditions. Three unions representing cabin crew announced the latest action following talks with the airline on Wednesday.......

Uniqlo France faces nationwide strike call as Union cites worsening working conditions

The French retail operations of Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo are set to face significant disruption this Saturday after the CFDT union called on employees across the country to take part in a coordinated strike. The action reflects growing tensions over workplace conditions and highlights broader......

Casablanca Tramway and Busway workers protest over working conditions

Employees of the tramway and busway networks in Casablanca have launched a protest movement to denounce what they describe as deteriorating working conditions and insufficient social benefits. The demonstration was organized by the Union Marocaine du Travail (UMT), one of Morocco’s largest labor......

BYD accused of labor rights abuses on construction site in Europe amid expansion plans

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is facing serious allegations of labor rights abuses at the construction site of its factory in Szeged, Hungary, raising fresh concerns over working conditions linked to China’s industrial expansion in Europe. According to a report published by the non-governmental......

Municipal police strike in La Baule: understanding the causes of their discontent

Tensions are rising within the municipal police force in La Baule, a seaside town in western France, as officers express growing dissatisfaction over working conditions and pay. On Thursday, around a dozen officers gathered in front of the town hall, supported by trade unions, after filing a formal......

One administrator for 1,200 students: The human resources crisis alarms higher education

A growing shortage of administrative staff is raising serious concerns across the higher education sector, as some universities now operate with a ratio of just one employee for every 1,200 students. The situation, described as critical by staff representatives, is putting heavy pressure on university......

Glovo couriers launch 48-hour strike in Casablanca over pay and conditions

In Casablanca, Glovo delivery workers affiliated with the Moroccan Labor Union (UMT) have begun a 48-hour general strike, accompanied by a sit-in at 2:00 p.m. in front of the company’s headquarters in Casablanca Finance City. This marks the third protest by Glovo couriers in recent months, as frustrations......

Moroccan Medical Residents Suspend Strike Actions, Chart New Course for Healthcare Reform

The National Committee of Medical Residents, Interns, Pharmacists, and Dentists (CNIR) in Morocco has announced a temporary suspension of their ongoing strikes and canceled a planned nationwide protest scheduled for January 8, 2025. This strategic shift marks a significant development in their year-long......