The General Confederation of Moroccan Businesses (CGEM) and the three main unions – UMT, UGTM, and UNMT agreed on a “new social deal” with the Moroccan government on Thursday 25 April. Employer and the main labour unions will see the minimum monthly wage, currently 2,570 dirhams ($266), increased by 10 percent over two years from July, except for the agricultural sector. Public sector workers will be given a 300-500 dirham monthly pay increase over three years. The government announced that this deal is aimed at “improving spending power and the social climate.” The concession from the government came as Moroccan police used force to disperse a protest by thousands of teachers in Rabat, demanding permanent jobs that offer civil service benefits, including a better retirement pension. 65 protesters were injured on Thursday after they tried to camp out in front of parliament and police dispersed them.