Unexpected Strike Causes Major Disruption in Urban Transportation in Marrakech
Residents of several neighborhoods in Marrakech experienced significant upheaval today as a large number of employees from the company responsible for urban and suburban transportation initiated a surprise strike. This strike commenced early Monday morning, July 6, with a noisy protest outside the company’s headquarters, as reported by "Akhbarona" at approximately 5 AM. What began as a demonstration quickly escalated into a full-blown strike, leading to the disruption of numerous bus services and routes throughout the city.
In response to the chaotic situation, the management of the transportation company reached out to relevant authorities, expressing their concerns regarding the strike's infringement on the normal operation of urban and suburban transport services. They highlighted the violation of the minimum service requirements established under the new regulatory framework, which was recently enacted.
For context, the law in question, published in the official gazette in March 2025, aims to balance the rights of workers with the freedom to work and the rights of other citizens. It outlines essential conditions and procedures for strikes, stipulating that the reasons for a strike must be tied to defending professional, social, or economic demands of employees. Political strikes are prohibited, and workers must exhaust dialogue and negotiation processes with their employer before declaring a strike. Additionally, they are required to notify their employer or representatives, as well as relevant authorities, of their decision to strike well in advance—typically between 15 and 30 days, depending on the sector—to allow for potential resolutions. In public and essential services, such as transportation, the law mandates the maintenance of a "minimum service" to ensure the continuity of operations and prevent a complete standstill in public life.
As reported by akhbarona.com.
