Morocco: Postal workers to strike nationwide Jan. 7-8

Event

Labor unions representing postal workers have called for a nationwide strike Jan. 7-8 over multiple grievances, including poor working conditions and the lack of promotion for workers. Organizers have announced that they could extend the strike beyond Jan. 8 if authorities do not meet their demands. While organizers have not announced specific protests, demonstrators will likely gather outside Post Maroc's headquarters in Rabat, as well as near government postal facilities and distribution centers in other cities.

Disruptions to Morocco's national postal service, including mail processing, distribution, and deliveries, are likely. Lingering delays are possible and could last several days even after the work stoppage ends due to the backlog of mail. Authorities will likely increase security at protest sites. Localized transport disruptions are possible, especially if there is a significant turnout.

Advice

Consider alternative commercial parcel delivery services for critical shipments and correspondence until the strike ends and operations return to normal. Avoid all protests as a routine security precaution. Heed the advice of security personnel.