Moroccan Court Clerks Strike Again, Citing Unfair Government Policies and Broken Promises
Casablanca, Morocco – Court clerks across Morocco, members of the National Justice Union (SNJ) under the Democratic Confederation of Labor (CDT), launched a nationwide strike on Tuesday, September 4th, 2024. The strike, impacting courts, branch offices, and detention centers, is a response to what the union calls ”unfair government policies” and a disregard for the demands of justice sector workers.
This is not the first time Moroccan morocco-justice-ministry-strike-august-2024/” title=”Moroccan Justice Ministry Paralyzed as Workers Launch Three-Day Strike”>court clerks have taken such action. The SNJ has organized similar strikes in recent years, highlighting the ongoing tension between the government and those responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the justice system.
The strike has already caused significant disruption, with numerous cases delayed at the Casablanca Court of Appeal. Only Courtroom 8 remained operational, hearing a limited number of cases.
At the heart of the dispute is the government’s alleged failure to engage in meaningful dialogue with the SNJ and address their concerns. The union points to stalled progress on crucial reforms within the justice sector, particularly the long-awaited statute for court clerks. This statute, they argue, is essential for establishing clear professional
