The regularization of the legal status of members of trade union organizations in the education sector is being carried out in a participative and consensual framework with social partners. This is what National Education Minister Mohamed Seghir Saâdaoui affirmed during a national conference held by videoconference and dedicated to monitoring the ongoing trimester’s pedagogical and administrative operations.
The minister specified that this operation complies strictly with the provisions of Law No. 23-02, particularly Articles 104 to 107 and Article 119, as well as Executive Decree No. 23-360 setting the procedures for secondment to perform permanent functions within trade union organizations. This approach aims, according to him, to ensure regularization in conformity with the current legal framework and based on dialogue with social partners.
Mohamed Seghir Saâdaoui emphasized that the ministry ensures this regularization respects the rights of all public sector employees. He recalled that trade union rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and that the measures undertaken aim to correct the legal and administrative situations of trade unionists while ensuring compliance with regulatory texts.
In this context, the minister gave clear instructions to education directors, calling on them to install the concerned members in their positions under conditions marked by respect, objectivity, and efficiency. He insisted on the need to limit actions to recording administrative situations—whether resumption or absence—without initiating other procedures.
The minister finally specified that these provisional measures will remain in effect until the completion of the review of dossiers submitted by trade union organizations at the central level and the official announcement of the definitive lists of seconded agents, in accordance with current legal provisions.
———— Competitions Based on Diplomas
In addition to the trade union issue, the minister paid particular attention to the recruitment competition for teachers based on diplomas. He insisted on the absolute necessity of scrupulously respecting the procedures and regulatory provisions governing this operation, particularly those related to the submission and examination of candidacy dossiers.
The minister recalled that transparency and equal opportunities for all candidates are fundamental principles that must guide all stakeholders. To this end, he called on education directors to ensure rigorous application of current legislative and regulatory texts, without excessive interpretation or unauthorized deviation.
In an effort to harmonize practices and equitably handle situations encountered on the ground, the minister announced the establishment of a monitoring unit at the central administration level. This body is responsible for collecting concerns raised by education directorates, examining specific reported cases, and providing necessary clarifications as quickly as possible.
Saâdaoui stressed that this approach aims to prevent any confusion in applying procedures and to ensure the competition proceeds smoothly in an atmosphere of trust and credibility toward candidates and public opinion.
The minister also recalled the existence of the supplementary circular regarding the list of required diplomas for recruitment and promotion in bodies under the national education sector. This list, he specified, was established in accordance with opinions from competent authorities and validated by the General Directorate of the Civil Service.
In this regard, he urged local officials to refer exclusively to it to avoid any divergent interpretations that could lead to disputes or administrative litigation.
Addressing the training of future teachers, the minister highlighted the level of coordination between the education sector and higher education. This cooperation, he explained, has enabled the creation of higher normal schools for teacher training and the opening of several branches in different provinces, in response to the sector’s growing needs.
He called on education directors in the concerned provinces to establish regular and structured communication with the heads of these training institutions to closely monitor training conditions, affected numbers, and prospects for integrating graduates.
The minister also returned to the recent training day organized for the general secretaries of education directorates. He emphasized that continuous training is a strategic axis of the ministry for strengthening administrative skills and improving local governance.
At the end of the meeting, the minister insisted on continuing the national campaign for cleaning and beautifying school facilities, underscoring the importance of a healthy and secure environment for students and educational staff. He encouraged involving students in this initiative, while respecting school time, as well as mobilizing local authorities and civil society.
Finally, Mohamed Seghir Saâdaoui called for rigorous monitoring of sports, cultural, scientific activities, and local educational competitions, emphasizing the promotion of the national school innovation competition. He indicated that winning students will receive significant distinctions aimed at valuing effort, excellence, and initiative within school facilities.