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FNPL-UMT, the Moroccan postal union, has called a national strike of postal workers in Morocco as difficult negotiations with Poste Maroc continue. Over the past week, FNPL members have demonstrated across Morocco with a series of sit-ins, demonstrations and even hunger strikes to protest Poste Maroc’s unserious bargaining position. Several hunger strikers received medical attention yesterday and were advised to cease the hunger strike.

UNI Global Union MENA Coordinator Mongi Abderrahim is with the striking workers today in Morocco to send UNI’s solidarity and the support of its affiliates to our sisters and brothers in the FNPL. UNI Post & Logistics Head of Department Stephen DeMatteo said, “Clearly the situation is Morocco is serious. UNI fully supports FNPL’s call for strike and we stand shoulder to shoulder with all the workers who are courageously demanding the respect they deserve at work.”

Early reports are that participation in the strike is near 100% in the south of Morocco.