Moroccan Court Officials Announce New Strikes for Late August and Early September
Rabat, Morocco – The National Office of the Democratic Justice Syndicate (SNDJ) has announced a series of strikes set to disrupt Moroccan courts in the coming weeks. Court officials are demanding better working conditions and a fairer compensation system.
The SNDJ plans to hold a 72-hour national strike from August 27th to 29th, followed by another 72-hour strike from September 3rd to 5th. In a statement, the union also revealed plans for a national protest march on September 4th. Starting at Mamounia Square in front of the Ministry of Justice, the march will proceed to the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
This escalation comes after a breakdown in negotiations between the SNDJ and the government. The union argues that the government has failed to engage meaningfully with their concerns, leaving them no choice but to take further action.
The SNDJ emphasizes that they remain open to dialogue and are committed to finding a solution that addresses the legitimate demands of court officials. They have called on local branches to explore creative and mobilizing forms of protest to accompany the national strike, encouraging the participation of all court staff and seeking solidarity from other legal professionals.
The union’s demands center around the implementation of a fair and motivating statute for court officials, based on a previously agreed-upon framework with the Ministry of Justice. They argue that the current system is inadequate and fails to reflect the crucial role court officials play in upholding the justice-ministry-strike-august-2024/” title=”Moroccan Justice Ministry Paralyzed as Workers Launch Three-Day Strike”>justice system.
The SNDJ’s planned strikes are likely to cause significant disruptions to court proceedings across Morocco. The union has vowed to continue its fight until a satisfactory agreement is reached with the government.
