A survey reveals deep congestion in the agricultural sector.

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The Moroccan University of Agriculture, affiliated with the National Labor Union in Morocco, conducted an opinion poll that included employees and employees of the agricultural sector in a number of central and regional directorates.

The survey revealed a “deep protest” prevailing in the sector, with many points recorded that raise concerns for workers in this field.

Loss of confidence in union work:

The survey showed a significant loss of confidence in union work, whether completely or partially. This is due to the lack of seriousness of sectoral union organizations in defending the rights of employees, and the carelessness of the concerned ministry in its dealings with social parties.

Rigidity of compensation for mobility:

The stagnation of compensation for movement is one of the most prominent points that aroused the dissatisfaction of agricultural sector employees. These compensations have not been updated since 2009, despite the increase in the financial cover allocated to them.

The weakness and stagnation of the services of the Social Works Promotion Foundation:

The survey indicated the weakness and stagnation of the services of the Social Works Promotion Foundation in the agricultural sector. Employees suffer from the lack of transparency in providing services, the mediocrity of the proposed product, and its high prices.

Lack of transparency and integrity in competitions for positions of responsibility:

The phenomenon of lack of transparency and integrity is widespread in competitions for positions of responsibility in the agricultural sector, where the criterion of loyalty rather than competence is relied upon in selecting employees.

Lack of material and moral incentives for employees:

Agricultural sector employees suffer from the absence of material and moral incentives, such as training courses and clarity in professional competency exams.

Stagnation of salaries and compensation in light of the rise in food and fuel prices:

The stagnation of salaries and compensation in light of the rise in food and fuel prices is one of the factors that most angers agricultural sector employees.

Rejecting any reform of the retirement system at the expense of the employee:

During the survey, agricultural sector employees confirmed their rejection of any reform of the retirement system at their expense.

This, and the survey of the Moroccan University of Agriculture showed the depth of the prevailing protest in the agricultural sector, which poses a major challenge to the Moroccan government.