Contrary to the figures announced by the trade unions that called for a general strike in Morocco on February 5 and 6, the government claims the national participation rate was 32% in the public sector and just 1.4% in the private sector. The day before, unions had reported an overall mobilization of over 80%.
The House of Representatives has approved, by a majority vote, the draft organic law on the exercise of the right to strike, a text that has been awaited since 1962. Marked by numerous amendments, it redefines the rules governing strike actions while introducing the possibility for authorities to temporarily suspend movements that threaten public order.