Critical Concerns Raised by the National Union of Justice Employees in Marrakech
The local office of the National Union of Justice Employees in Marrakech has issued a strong warning regarding what they describe as a "serious decline" in the justice facilities within the city. This alarming situation has prompted the union to express deep concern over the current conditions affecting workers, social services, and infrastructure, all of which have reached a critical state that necessitates immediate and decisive action from the relevant ministry and responsible authorities to salvage the situation.
In an official statement, the union highlighted the absence of basic safety standards and professional dignity within several courts and local judicial facilities. The announcement underscored the ongoing struggle faced by both employees and citizens alike due to aging buildings, cramped offices, deteriorating sanitary facilities, and a chronic shortage of human resources, which has led to increasing daily pressure on court clerks.
The union has identified a series of clear structural deficiencies within the judicial institutions of Marrakech, notably the prolonged closure of the collection and execution wing at the Court of Appeal for over a year and a half due to construction risks threatening the safety of users. This situation has been coupled with continuous delays in related construction works. Furthermore, professionals have voiced their criticism regarding the current state of the penal division at Bab Doukkala and the working conditions in the administrative court's clerk office.
Additionally, the union condemned the continued operation of the Administrative Court of Appeal in Marrakech from a temporary location, arguing that such unsuitable logistical conditions are unbefitting of the city's status and judicial history. The organization expressed profound dissatisfaction with the recurring malfunctions and closures of sanitary facilities at the Court of Appeal, citing a lack of maintenance, oversight, and regular cleaning, which undermines the dignity of those working in the sector.
Demands for Reform and Accountability
On the human resources management front, the local office denounced the significant professional pressure stemming from the accumulation of legal files and the increasing workload, rejecting any attempts to hold employees accountable for the deficiencies caused by the severe shortage of staff. The union raised questions regarding the criteria for distributing and appointing new employees, criticizing the lengthy training periods and the lack of transparency in the administrative management of this category.
The union has called for the swift resolution of outstanding overtime files and the settlement of pending entitlements, as well as fairness for those who have succeeded in professional competency exams, integration, and promotion. They denounced the culture of procrastination and delays that characterize the handling of administrative and financial requests, emphasizing that the material and professional rights of court clerks are a red line that should not be undermined.
The social aspect has also come under criticism from justice employees in Marrakech; the union targeted the social services institution for delays in issuing membership cards and a decline in service quality at the summer vacation center in Marrakech, alongside frequent malfunctions in the information system. The protesters considered the barring of union representatives from accessing a social complex space as an unacceptable action that restricts freedoms and legitimate union work.
In conclusion, the union's statement placed the responsibility for the ongoing crises affecting the courts on local and national authorities. The local office declared its full readiness and willingness to undertake all forms of legitimate protest and activism should there be a continued lack of serious and responsible engagement with the issues raised in the demands of judicial workers in Marrakech.
As reported by mojaz24.com.
