The Directorate of Education in Khouribga province, Morocco, recently held a meeting with the local branch of the National Education Union, a member of the Democratic Confederation of Labor. The meeting aimed to address the concerns and demands of teachers in the region. According to sources, the meeting was an effort to alleviate tensions surrounding the new school year. The discussions focused on various issues, including financial compensation, educational matters, and human resource management.
One of the main topics discussed was the payment of financial compensations to teachers. The union raised concerns about delayed payments and the implementation of a ministerial decree regarding compensation for tasks such as exam supervision and correction. The union also highlighted issues related to compensation for teachers in leadership positions and those working in special education institutions. Additionally, the union expressed concerns about the lack of compensation for teachers who work as invigilators during exams.
The meeting also touched on educational matters, including the organization of the school year and the allocation of teaching hours. The union argued that the current allocation of hours does not respect the framework guidelines, particularly for subjects like physical education and philosophy. In response, the director of education expressed her willingness to organize a special day to discuss the organization of the school year with all stakeholders.
The union also raised concerns about the situation of teachers working in preschool education, particularly those employed by the "Tigaza" association. These teachers have been facing marginalization and have not received their salaries for over four months. The union demanded that the director of education take steps to address these issues and improve the working conditions of preschool teachers.
Another important topic discussed was the management of human resources. The union emphasized the need to manage surplus and shortage of teachers in accordance with legal regulations. The director of education reportedly agreed to address these concerns and committed to not repeating certain practices that have caused problems for teachers.
The union welcomed the director's commitment to addressing their concerns and expressed hope that the meeting would lead to positive changes. The director also pledged to establish a new partnership with a national association to manage preschool education, replacing associations that have been found to be non-compliant with regulations.
Overall, the meeting between the education directorate and the national education union was seen as a positive step towards addressing the concerns of teachers in Khouribga province. The director's commitments to addressing the union's demands and improving working conditions have raised hopes for a better school year.
Key points
- The Moroccan education directorate in Khouribga province met with the national education union to discuss teachers' concerns and demands.
- The meeting addressed issues related to financial compensation, educational matters, and human resource management.
- The director of education committed to addressing the union's demands and improving working conditions for teachers.
