Adoption of the Law Regulating the Right to Strike

During a legislative session held on Wednesday, the House of Representatives approved, by majority vote and in a second reading, Organic Law No. 97.15, which defines the conditions and modalities for exercising the right to strike.

The bill was supported by 84 deputies, while 20 opposed it, with no abstentions recorded.

The Minister of Economic Integration, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, Younes Sekkouri, highlighted the extensive discussions conducted with social partners and within both parliamentary chambers. He emphasized key provisions of the law, particularly the inclusion of indirect rights in its first article, which stipulates that, in case of legislative conflict, preference is given to workers and trade unions.

The minister stressed that this fundamental provision ensures that the right to strike cannot be obstructed. He also pointed out the alignment of the strike definition with that of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the explicit recognition of solidarity and political strikes.

The law extends the right to strike to all professional categories, including domestic workers and self-employed individuals. Furthermore, employers will no longer be able to hinder this right, under penalty of fines reaching up to 200,000 dirhams.