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Today, Monday, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch announced an agreement reached between the government and union central bodies regarding a salary increase for public sector workers who have not benefited from any previous adjustments, amounting to 1000 dirhams monthly after tax deductions.
Akhannouch clarified that this agreement also includes income tax reductions for employees and workers by up to 400 dirhams monthly for middle-income brackets, in addition to increasing the minimum wage percentage for agricultural workers and employees by 10% in this cycle.
Akhannouch emphasized that within the framework of its dialogue with social entities, the government has taken a series of measures to improve the income of workers in both the private and public sectors.
In addition to the 1000 dirham increase in salaries of public sector employees, it is planned to reduce income tax for employees and workers by up to 400 dirhams, according to statements by the Prime Minister.
Akhannouch confirmed that the minimum wage will be increased by 10% in this governmental term, bringing the total increase to 20% during the current government’s term in office.
The Prime Minister oversees the signing of the April 2024 agreement between the government and union central bodies, organizations, and professional associations for workers. The highlights of this agreement include:
- General increase in salaries of public sector workers who have not yet benefited from the increase by 1,000 dirhams net monthly.
- Reduction of income tax (IR) for all employees and wage earners with a monthly impact of up to 400 dirhams for middle-income brackets.
- Increase of SMIG by a new 10% in this round, added to a previous increase by a similar percentage, thus raising the minimum wage by 20% since this government took office.
- Increase of SMAG for agricultural workers by a new 10% in this round, added to a previous increase by 15%, thus raising the minimum agricultural wage by 25% since this government took office.
Source: Fes News Media
