16 Jan 2024 | 05:02 AM UTC
Morocco: Unionized nurses plan nationwide strike Jan. 16-18
Unionized nurses in Morocco plan nationwide strike Jan. 16-18. Associated protests, disruptions likely.
Unionized nurses plan to strike nationwide Jan. 16-18 over a series of grievances, including low salaries and poor working conditions. Organizers have announced a protest outside the Ministry of Health in Rabat Jan. 17. Protests may also take place at health directorates, hospitals, and government buildings in other cities.
The strike will likely affect non-emergency health services at hospitals; facilities will continue to provide emergency treatment. Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the Ministry of Health in Rabat Jan. 17. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.
Confirm all appointments at medical facilities for the duration of the strike. Be prepared for delays at hospitals; call in advance if possible as conditions will likely vary at different facilities. Allow additional time for travel near potential gathering sites, including public hospitals and government buildings. Avoid all protests due to possible clashes; use caution around government buildings and other popular demonstration sites.
