Social dialogue ends without wage agreement as pension reform stalls in Morocco According to Moroccan outlet 24SAA, the government led by Aziz Akhannouch has concluded what is expected to be the final social dialogue round of its current term without meeting trade unions’ key demand for a general wage increase.
Unions had submitted a broad set of demands, with salary increases for public and private sector workers at the top of their priorities.
No response was given on wage rises. Government ministers instead referred to the outcomes of a social dialogue agreement signed two years ago, while other demands were effectively postponed pending the formation of a new government.
Wage talks stall as pensions remain unresolved
This outcome comes amid continued stagnation in Morocco’s pension reform process, which has already been delayed over successive rounds of consultations.
As previously reported by 24SAA, the pension reform is not expected to be finalised under the current government. Sources cited by the outlet say discussions around the Caisse Marocaine des Retraites have not yet been formally launched, limiting any real progress on reform scenarios.
Committees that have met so far have mainly focused on “examining the situation”, a phase widely seen as extending discussions rather than advancing decisions.
The government’s position remains that no reform will proceed without full involvement and approval from trade unions, a condition that has slowed momentum despite the availability of technical studies.
Reform delayed beyond current government term
As a result, agreement on pension reform scenarios — and their translation into draft legislation — appears likely to be pushed beyond the current mandate.
According to 24SAA sources, the next government will inherit the file under increasing pressure, as several pension funds face continued strain on reserves.
The combined delays in wage negotiations and pension reform reflect a broader pattern of caution on sensitive social issues ahead of key electoral deadlines, with political pressure expected to intensify in the run-up to September 23.
- Source: 24SAA
