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The '''Moroccan General Strike of 1990''' was a [[List of General Strikes|general strike]] in [[Morocco]] in [[Timeline of | The '''Moroccan General Strike of 1990''' was a [[List of General Strikes|general strike]] in [[Morocco]] in [[Timeline of Anarchism in Northern Africa|1990]] over anger at neoliberalism, high cost of living, authoritarianism and a desire for democracy. | ||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
Latest revision as of 17:50, 3 April 2024
The Moroccan General Strike of 1990 was a general strike in Morocco in 1990 over anger at neoliberalism, high cost of living, authoritarianism and a desire for democracy.
Background
In the mid-1980s, Morocco underwent an economic crisis and began implementing neoliberal reforms under the guidance of the IMF, this led to an increase cost of living, hunger and unemployment mainly suffered by the young.
Events
The two major trade unions in the country called a general strike that the government declared undemocratic and illegal. Although before the announcement the King of Morocco announced wage increases and extension of benefits. The unions ignored this and went on strike anyway, with between 40% and 80% of the country going on strike as workers filed up the streets of cities. Workers attacked upper-class hotels, cars, shops and banks with molotov cocktails and set up barricades in the street as police attacked them with tear gas, batons and bullets. Soldiers were deployed and eventually crushed the protests, killing around 33 people.
Results
The strike led to the government increased the minimum wage by 15% and an expansion of sick and maternity leave.
See Also
Results
Global Nonviolent Action Base - Moroccans general strike for higher wages, 1990