Union Advocacy for Fair Employment Practices
The National Union for Private Security, Cleaning, and Cooking Workers, affiliated with the Democratic Confederation of Labor, has initiated new efforts to draw the attention of government authorities to the plight of numerous employees in public hospitals within the Fes-Meknes region. These workers have reportedly lost their jobs under circumstances described as unjust. The union is calling for an urgent intervention from the Ministry of Economic Integration, Small Enterprises, Employment, and Skills, as well as the State Secretary responsible for employment, to address this pressing issue and reinstate the affected individuals to their positions.
This union mobilization follows a formal letter sent to government officials, wherein the union expressed its strong opposition to the decisions arising from the implementation of new provisions within the specifications for security and cleaning services in health institutions. The union contends that the introduction of these conditions has led to the exclusion of many workers who had been performing their duties for extended periods, only to find themselves unemployed due to educational level requirements.
Impact of Employment Criteria on Workers' Rights
Moreover, the union emphasizes that the issue is not solely about the adoption of new hiring criteria, but also pertains to their implementation. It argues that imposing a specific educational level on employees who have accrued significant professional experience constitutes a retroactive measure that infringes on the rights acquired by workers through years of service. This raises concerns regarding the professional and social stability of this group.
The union underscored that private security and cleaning personnel are integral to the healthcare system, given their daily roles within hospitals and health centers, whether it be managing access to facilities, ensuring the safety of premises, or maintaining cleanliness—an essential element in the quality of healthcare services provided to citizens.
The union further noted that the dismissal of several of these workers would have immediate social repercussions, particularly as many are the sole providers for families that rely entirely on the income from these jobs. Consequently, the loss of employment poses a genuine threat to the living standards of hundreds of families in the Fes-Meknes region, especially in an economic climate characterized by rising living costs and decreasing purchasing power.
Additionally, the union warned that the continuation of this situation could exacerbate social vulnerability within a sector that has faced challenges related to the nature of contracts, wage levels, and working conditions for years. It contended that imposing new conditions without a transition period or solutions that consider the circumstances of current workers would further escalate tensions among the workforce.
Linking this issue to principles of social justice enshrined in the constitution, the union asserted that safeguarding the acquired rights of workers is fundamental to achieving job security—especially for those employed in sectors heavily reliant on subcontracting companies. Job stability remains one of the foremost demands raised by labor organizations over the years.
In its correspondence, the union emphasized the necessity for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the layoffs affecting employees and the extent to which these actions complied with applicable legal provisions. It urged the implementation of measures to halt what it termed collective dismissal and to reassess how the new conditions were incorporated into the specifications.
In this context, the union called for a balanced approach that harmonizes the enhancement of service standards in public hospitals with the protection of the rights of employees who possess extensive field experience. It argued that improving service quality should not come at the expense of workers' social stability or infringe upon their rights.
Furthermore, the union asserted that resolving this matter requires initiating a serious dialogue with all stakeholders to reach solutions that safeguard the interests of health institutions while also preserving the dignity and employment rights of workers. This group has continued to perform its duties under challenging conditions within health facilities and has played a crucial role in ensuring service continuity during various periods.
In conclusion, the union reiterated that the intervention of relevant government authorities has become an urgent necessity to prevent the escalation of social unrest within the sector. It expressed hope for decisions that align with the principles of decent work protection, respect for professional rights, and the reinforcement of the foundations of a social state, ensuring fairness for workers while simultaneously maintaining the normal operation of public health facilities.
As reported by attasiaa.com.
