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Bank Security Guards Struggle on Less Than $300 a Month After Deductions

Underpaid and Exploited: The Plight of Moroccan​ Bank Security‍ Guards

Security guards are entrusted with the crucial task of protecting our ⁣banks and ensuring⁣ the safety of employees and customers alike. Yet,‌ in Morocco,‍ many of⁢ these essential workers are facing exploitative working conditions and struggling to ⁢make ends meet.

Parliament⁢ member Mehdi ​Fatihi recently brought this issue to light, highlighting the dire situation faced by ⁤a​ significant number of bank security guards. According to‍ Fatihi, these guards earn a meager monthly⁣ salary ranging⁣ from 2,700 to 2,800 dirhams, falling short of the legally mandated minimum⁢ wage.

This already insufficient income is further eroded by⁢ questionable practices. ‌Many guards are now being ⁢paid on a daily ‍basis instead of receiving a monthly salary. ⁢This system⁤ allows employers to ​avoid paying for ​holidays and other non-working days. Additionally,‌ guards‍ are often denied a day’s wage in months ⁣with 31 days,⁢ and many face unexplained deductions‌ ranging‍ from⁣ 300 to 500 dirhams from their ​already paltry earnings.

Adding insult ⁢to injury, security ‌guards who choose ‌to exercise their right‍ to unionize are often ‍subjected to arbitrary transfers and ‍pressure ‌to relinquish​ their ​union membership. These actions ⁤represent ‍a blatant attack on ⁢their⁤ fundamental rights and ⁣a disregard‍ for their human dignity.

Fatihi ‌has called upon ​the Minister of ‌Economic Inclusion, Small Business,⁤ Employment, and Skills ⁤to take immediate action ⁢to address this injustice. He demands that the Ministry ensure bank security guards receive at least the legal minimum ⁣wage ‌and implement measures to end the exploitative daily wage ⁣system. ‌He also urges‍ the government ‍to establish robust oversight⁣ mechanisms to prevent unjustified salary deductions.

This situation shines a​ light on the⁤ broader issue of labor exploitation in Morocco. The country has made‌ strides in recent years to improve ⁢working conditions, but ⁢challenges remain, particularly in sectors with a high proportion of informal or outsourced labor.

The​ plight of Moroccan​ bank security ⁣guards‍ serves as ⁢a stark‍ reminder⁢ that ⁤economic progress must be accompanied by social justice.⁤ Ensuring ⁢fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect ​for workers’ rights is not​ only ​a moral imperative but also essential for building a‌ sustainable and equitable society.

The MoroccoMirror team

The MoroccoMirror team is a group of passionate journalists dedicated to Morocco and its rich culture and history. We strive to provide comprehensive coverage of the latest events in the country, from politics and economics to culture and sports. Our commitment is to deliver accurate and reliable information to our readers, while maintaining an engaging and enjoyable style.

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