The Senegalese government and unions representing court officials are engaged in ongoing discussions over the reclassification of greffiers within the new A2 hierarchy. A meeting was held on September 21 in Dakar, led by Minister of Public Service, Labor, and Public Service Reform Mamadou Lamine Dianté. The talks involved the SYTJUS and UNTJ unions and focused on the modalities of reclassifying greffiers from the B2 hierarchy to A2 following their training.
The discussions also cover the reclassification of agents from hierarchies B and C within the Ministry of Justice into the new body of greffe and parquet assistants, as well as the conditions for integration into the new A2 greffier and greffe administrator corps. The government presented a proposal based on the 1961 law on the general status of civil servants and relevant regulatory texts, suggesting reclassification at an equal or immediately higher index than currently held.
However, the unions are advocating for a different approach, seeking to have greffiers reclassified into the same grades they held in their initial corps. At this stage, no agreement has been announced, and the parties have agreed to continue discussions in a future session to further examine reclassification modalities.
This latest meeting is part of a longstanding process that has seen several rounds of discussions between authorities and unions on the reform of the justice sector and the career paths of justice personnel. In 2024, the issue of greffier reclassification was already a point of contention, and it gained more social significance in 2025 with SYTJUST and UNTJ demands.
The unions' demands included the transition of B2 greffiers to A2 and the reclassification of certain B and C hierarchy personnel. A strike was initiated in June 2025, but dialogue resumed, and the strike was suspended in August. Discussions have continued with judicial authorities and the public service ministry, focusing on implementing reclassification after greffier training.
The core of the discussions now revolves around the method for determining the grade and index of the agents concerned. The next negotiation session is expected to further examine this issue. The reclassification process has been a significant point of discussion for several years, reflecting broader efforts to reform the justice sector in Senegal.
The ongoing dialogue indicates a continued effort to address the concerns of court officials and to reform the justice sector. The government's engagement with unions suggests a willingness to find a mutually agreeable solution. However, significant work remains to be done to reach an agreement on the reclassification process.
Key points
- The Senegalese government and unions are discussing the reclassification of greffiers from B2 to A2 hierarchy.
- The talks also involve the reclassification of agents from hierarchies B and C into new corps.
- No agreement has been reached yet, with the parties set to continue discussions.
