Coronavirus : Public employees in Morocco to donate three days' pay

Head of the Government, Saaddine El Otmani, announced on Tuesday that it has been decided that civil servants and state agents of local and regional authorities, as well as employees at public establishments will contribute to the Special Fund for the Management of the Coronavirus Pandemic with a three day's pay spread over three months, ie the salary for a working day from the months of April, May and June.

This decision is in accordance with article 40 of the Constitution which underlines that everyone shall support with solidarity and proportionally to their means the expenses required for the development of the country and those resulting from calamities and from natural catastrophes as well as with Law N° 2.20.292 relating to the health emergency rules, in particular article 5, and in response to the willingnes of the most representative trade unions to mobilize and engage in solidarity efforts.

El Otmani welcomed the patriotism of the officials and employees of the various public establishments, public administrations and territorial collectivities, commending their contribution to solidarity efforts to stop the spread of the virus, thus reflecting the values of solidarity, cooperation and support that have characterized Moroccans throughout history.

He also urged ministers, delegate ministers, High Commissioners and the General Commissioner to give their instructions to the relevant departments and to the public institutions under their supervision in order to implement this decision in the best conditions.