Morocco: Unionized health workers plan nationwide strike and protests July 2-4

Unionized health workers plan to strike nationwide from July 2 to 4 over a series of grievances, including low salaries and poor working conditions. Organizers have called for protests during the strike, which will likely take place outside hospitals, regional health directorates, and public squares nationwide. The largest demonstration will likely take place in Rabat, where participants will march from Bab El Had Square to Parliament on July 3; the time and likely participation numbers of the march remain unclear.

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 probable near any protests that materialize July 2-4. Clashes between police and protesters are possible, particularly if the latter are overly disruptive or ignore police orders to disperse.