Having opted for political pluralism, Morocco has been engaged in the path of trade-union plurality. Article 3 of the Constitution stipulates that “Political parties (…) shall participate in the organisation and representation of the citizens”.  Thus, trade unionism was introduced into Morocco during the colonial period on the initiative of the Moroccan Communist Party. However, after the independence of Morocco, the precursor of the union action became the Moroccan Labour Union (UMT), founded in 1955. Other unions were born following scissions within the (UMT): the General Union of Moroccan Workers (UGTM.) and the Democratic Labour Confederation (CDT) which will animate the national trade-union scenery for a long time before the emergence of other unions.

Labour unions

The Moroccan Labour Union (UMT.), the General Union of Moroccan Workers (UGTM.), the Democratic Labour Confederation (CDT),the National Union of Moroccan Workers (UNTM.), the Federation of Popular Unions (USP), the Moroccan Labour Forces (FOM.), the Union of Free Worker's Association (USTL), the National Popular Union (SNP), the Moroccan Workers Union (UTM), and the Democratic Syndicates Union (USD);

 Teachers Union:

National Union of Higher Education (SNES.).

Student Unions:

 National Union of Moroccan Students (UNEM.).

General Union of Moroccan Students (UGEM.).