The right is exercised widely but not universally. About six percent of Morocco's nine million workers are unionized, mostly in the public sector. The unions are not completely free from government interference. Narrowly focused strikes continue to occur. Work stoppages are normally intended to advertise grievances and last 48-72 hours.
Unions maintain ties to international trade secretariats.
The government protections are generally not enforced in the informal sector. Observance of labor laws in larger companies and in the public sector is more consistent. The laws governing collective bargaining are inadequate. Collective bargaining has been a long-standing tradition in some parts of the economy, notably heavy industry, and is becoming more prevalent in the service sector. There is no law specifically prohibiting anti-union discrimination.