نور الدين سليك يكشف جوهر الخلاف بين الحكومة والنقابات بخصوص قانون الإضراب

Summary

The speaker discusses the Moroccan Union's stance on the right to strike and its opposition to a restrictive law proposed by the government. They emphasize the importance of a constitutional framework that ensures the right to strike, while criticizing the government's proposed law as limiting this right. The union’s efforts to negotiate with the government are described, highlighting disagreements over the inclusion of a preamble in the law, which should reflect national and constitutional principles. The speaker urges for broader consultations and consensus, as envisioned by the King of Morocco.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Moroccan Trade Union Federation (UMT) supports the idea of a legal framework for strikes but disagrees with the government's proposed law, which they believe restricts this right.
• 😀 UMT participated in the constitutional amendment process and voted in favor of the constitution, which includes a provision for a regulatory law on strikes.
• 😀 There is a disagreement with the government, particularly regarding the strike law, as UMT believes it limits the effectiveness of strikes.
• 😀 UMT advocates for a regulatory law on strikes that would ensure the right to strike is protected and not restricted.
• 😀 UMT highlights a lack of agreement with the Minister of Labor on various matters, especially regarding the preamble of the proposed law.
• 😀 The preamble is crucial as it outlines the general principles, constitutional references, and international human rights standards that UMT wants to include to guide judicial decisions.
• 😀 UMT has criticized the Minister for reversing his position on the inclusion of the preamble, after initially agreeing with them.
• 😀 There is frustration within UMT about the government's approach, as they feel the consultations were not as broad or inclusive as the King had envisioned.
• 😀 The UMT calls for broader consultations, including with human rights organizations, civil society actors, and other unions, even those without social dialogue representation.
• 😀 The Union believes that the King emphasized the importance of national consensus and mutual understanding in the creation of the new labor laws, urging the government to act accordingly.

Q & A

What is the main issue discussed in the script?

The main issue discussed is the disagreement between the Moroccan labor union and the government regarding the proposed law that limits the right to strike. The union believes that the law is restrictive and does not properly organize the right to strike.

What was the Moroccan labor union's stance on the constitutional amendments related to strikes?

The Moroccan labor union was in favor of the constitutional amendments that allowed for a legal framework around the right to strike, specifically supporting the constitutional provision that recognizes the need for a law to regulate this right.

What is the core disagreement between the union and the government?

The core disagreement lies in the government's proposed law, which the union argues restricts the right to strike. The union wants a regulatory law that ensures the right to strike is protected, but the government's law, according to the union, imposes restrictions.

What does the union expect from negotiations with the government?

The union expects meaningful negotiations that lead to agreements, at least on the basic principles. However, they claim that no agreement has been reached during the discussions.

What was the union's position on the introduction of a preamble in the proposed law?

The union emphasized that the preamble is crucial because it would outline general principles and national and international references, guiding judges in making decisions related to strikes. They argued that it would provide a legal and moral foundation for the law.

How did the government respond to the union's suggestion about the preamble?

The government initially showed some willingness to include a preamble but ultimately disagreed on its content, particularly concerning the inclusion of key principles and references.

What was the government's approach to the negotiations according to the union?

The union claims that the government, through the Minister of Labor, was inconsistent in its approach to the negotiations, often changing positions. The union was frustrated by the lack of concrete responses and the absence of a direct reaction to their concerns during discussions.

How did the union keep its members informed during the negotiation process?

The union kept its members informed through continuous communication within the organization. They had a dedicated communication department that stayed in touch with the workers both internally and externally.

What is the role of the King's speech in the context of this issue?

The King’s speech called for broad consultations and emphasized the need for a balanced agreement. The union argued that the consultations were not as wide as they should have been, as they did not include key civil society organizations or other non-represented unions.

What does the union believe about the government’s approach to the strike law?

The union believes that the government, under the Minister of Labor, is not truly engaging in a broad and inclusive dialogue, and the law proposed by the government is not in line with the spirit of consensus that the King emphasized.