Unions call on Education Ministry to review disciplinary measures as deadlock persists

Following the implementation of disciplinary measures against striking teachers, with their replacement by other non-strikers, decided by the regional directorates of the Ministry of National Education, a wave of criticism has risen, describing these measures as “unjust”, “anarchic” and likely to “aggravate the situation”.

The National Office of the Syndicat national de l’éducation (SNE), affiliated to the Confédération Démocratique du Travail (CDT), strongly condemns the use of illegal suspensions affecting many employees in the education sector. It urges union representatives to intervene with the appropriate authorities in response to this situation.

In the face of the educational crisis that has shaken the Kingdom for nearly two months, the National Bureau of the SNE, linked to the CDT, condemns the abusive suspensions decided by the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports.

While reaffirming its opposition to the illegal suspensions orchestrated by the administration against numerous education professionals, the SNE expresses its unwavering solidarity with all teachers, women and men, unjustly deprived of their posts. It urges all regional trade union bodies to mobilize in the face of this situation.

The SNE urges the Ministry of Education to put an end to these sanctions and to reimburse the deductions made illegally and unjustifiably from strike days. It stresses the importance of respecting the fundamental right to demonstrate and protest peacefully, protected by the Constitution and international law.

At this delicate juncture, the time has come to put the interests of public schools and the well-being of students first. It is essential to create an environment conducive to the recovery of lost teaching days.

The SNE also invites all education confederations and professionals to rally around its unwavering commitment, under the banner of the CDT, to protect public schools, their values, and the just and legitimate rights and claims attached to them.