Mass Dismissal of Workers at Marrakech Bus Station Sparks Outrage
A wave of condemnation has arisen from human rights organizations following the abrupt mass dismissal of 46 workers from the "Bab Doukkala" bus station in Marrakech. This drastic decision coincided with the transfer of services to a new facility located in the Al-Azouziya area. Critics argue that this collective dismissal not only undermines the economic and social rights of the affected employees but also reflects a troubling disregard for labor rights, especially considering that many of these individuals dedicated up to thirty years of service to the station.
The rights groups have highlighted the arbitrary nature of the dismissals, emphasizing that the workers were taken by surprise with no prior notification. Furthermore, the compensation provided was limited to salaries for only the days worked in July, leaving them with minimal annual leave payouts. Activists insist that the new bus station project should have prioritized the retention of existing jobs and the safeguarding of accrued rights for these long-serving employees.
Criticism has also been directed at the manner in which the contracts were terminated, which many see as a legal violation of labor laws, particularly concerning rightful compensation and social, economic, and cultural rights. Advocates are urging for the reinstatement of the dismissed workers at the new station and the protection of their legal and professional rights. They have called upon labor inspectors to intervene and investigate this mass dismissal, demanding accountability and justice for the displaced workers.
As reported by alousboue.ma.
