The experts pointed out that after the ratification of the Moroccan Parliament in a second reading of the Finance Act of 2019, the unions’ demands on improving the government offer, in relation to the increase in wages are not feasible, except in the case of the allocation of a part of the social allocations in the Finance Act in favour of social dialogue. Thus, the social dialogue in Morocco is heading towards a dead end.
On Tuesday, the parliament ratified the act by the approval of 158 deputies and the opposition of 56, with one abstention. The majority considered it as "a reflection of the government's efforts to control the expenses." On the other hand, the unions stressed that it was "a serious blow to the social dialogue, as it is refused by the government.
It is noteworthy that the union centres have withdrawn from the social dialogue sessions, held days ago due to the stalemate of the government’s offer. In fact, the government proposes 400 dirhams distributed over three years, as well as, the increase in the family allowances to 200 dirhams per child, while the union centres cling to a wage increase of 600 dirhams at once.
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