APM Terminals in Tangier terminated workers who gained collective bargaining rights.
Four unionists in the Moroccan port of Tangier, who were dismissed by APM Terminals have been reinstated following successful strike action by their union.
The unionists, who are members of the Union des Syndicats des Transports (UMT), were sacked soon after the union established the right to collective bargaining with APM Terminals Tangiers last year.
After negotiations with APM management failed, dockers downed tools on 5 January. The union received strong backing from the ITF and from unions around the world; they sent letters and messages of solidarity.
As a result of the action the union signed an agreement with APM Terminals, which confirmed the reinstatement of the four workers. They will also receive compensation for the period of their dismissal. The union began further negotiations in February. This is an excellent example of how dock workers, acting together, can put pressure on the big terminal operators.