The city of Fes is witnessing full-scale mobilization in preparation for the nationwide general strike scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
The strike was called by key trade unions, including the Democratic Confederation of Labor (CDT), the National Union of Labor in Morocco (UNTM), the Democratic Labor Organization (ODT), and the Federation of Democratic Unions (FSD), which reaffirmed their commitment to escalation during a joint press conference on Monday, February 3.
The mobilization extends to critical sectors such as education, healthcare, transportation, and public administration, with unions intensifying efforts to ensure widespread participation.
The strike follows a series of protests and union appeals criticizing government policies for undermining labor rights, neglecting serious social dialogue, and pushing restrictive legislation, such as the proposed strike law, which unions consider an attempt to curb the right to protest.
During their press conference, union leaders emphasized deteriorating purchasing power, rising prices, and the lack of a clear vision for social reforms, particularly in pension and healthcare coverage.
They stressed that this strike is a crucial move to amplify workers’ voices and push for radical policy changes.
In Fes, reports indicate heightened coordination among sectoral unions to guarantee a strong response, with expectations that the strike will disrupt multiple industries.
As anticipation builds, labor and political circles closely watch how the government will react to this large-scale escalation, which aims to restore social justice and rebuild trust between the government and workers.