Keywords: Working Conditions


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......

Morocco’s Press Union Launches Initiative to Tackle Harassment and Gender Violence

Doha in a significant step towards promoting a safer and more equitable media environment, the Moroccan National Press Union (SNPM) has committed to creating an internal mechanism aimed at combating harassment and gender-based violence within the media sector. This initiative emerged from two workshops......

Moroccan Health Workers Demand Better Wages and Conditions Amid Nationwide Strikes

Tensions are rising in Morocco's healthcare sector as unionized workers prepare to stage nationwide strikes on July 9-11 to voice their grievances over low salaries and poor working conditions. This marks the latest in a series of protests that have disrupted medical services in the country in recent......

Moroccan Government Intensifies Social Dialogue with Labor Unions

In a concerted effort to bolster working conditions and foster a favorable atmosphere for employees, the Moroccan government has escalated its endeavors in social dialogue with prominent labor unions. Spearheaded by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, this initiative aims to address the legitimate concerns......

Morocco's Health Crisis: Students and Professionals Protest Amidst Healthcare System Turmoil

Rabat - Morocco's healthcare system is embroiled in crisis as discontent escalates among medical students and professionals. With nationwide strikes and protests gaining momentum, the government is under increasing pressure to address concerns related to working conditions, compensation, and the......