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Union bodies demanded that they sit at the dialogue table with the newly appointed minister at the head of the Ministry of National Education, Primary Education and Sports, Mohamed Saad Barada, in order to deliberate on a group of outstanding issues as well as the problems that the educational sector is still experiencing.
These bodies believe that “Minister Berrada’s arrival should be an opportunity to complete the dialogue that began with former Minister Chakib Benmoussa, provided that progress is achieved in implementing the agreements signed with the ministerial committee that represents the government.”
The unions themselves stressed that “nothing but dialogue can end long-standing issues within the sector,” pointing out that Minister Berrada “will face the challenge of downloading the remaining 30 percent of what was agreed upon, whether on December 10 or 26, 2023, in what Relating to the basic system for the ministry’s employees.”
In response to this issue, Abdel-Sadiq Al-Raghawi, the national secretary of the National Education Union (F.D.S.), revealed that “the unions call for continuing the dialogue with the new Minister of Education for the purpose of liquidating the various outstanding issues, and removing the remaining points within the statute, and what has been agreed upon.” On December 10 and 26 of last year.
Al-Raghawi stressed that “there are regulatory requirements that we are waiting for to be formally implemented,” highlighting that the unions “are waiting to sit at the dialogue table with the new minister in order to continue what they started with Benmoussa during the period of the educational movement,” while he stressed that “dialogue is the decisive factor in this regard through… Solve the sum of the remaining points.
For his part, Younis Verashin, the national secretary of the National Education Union (K.D.S.), stressed that “the continuation of a number of problems at the level of the education sector affects the progress of the educational process, and does not make the workers reassured about their professional status,” highlighting that “among the files We find the problem of prominent professors, the transitional movement, degree holders, and the match between professors and doctors.”
The same spokesman explained, “There is a union emphasis on the priority of accelerating the workshops for downloading the contents of the December 10 and 26, 2023 agreements, as during the last academic season, 70 percent were downloaded, meaning that the tasks of downloading 30 percent remain until we are faced with a realistic implementation of the two aforementioned agreements.”
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**Interview with Abdel-Sadiq Al-Raghawi on the Educational Sector Dialogue**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Abdel-Sadiq. There seems to be a significant focus on dialogue between the newly appointed Minister Mohamed Saad Barada and various union bodies within the education sector. Can you elaborate on the key issues being raised?
**Abdel-Sadiq Al-Raghawi:** Absolutely. The unions are eager to engage in dialogue with Minister Barada to address several pressing issues that have persisted under previous administrations. They stress that Barada’s appointment should serve as a fresh opportunity to build on the discussions initiated by former Minister Chakib Benmoussa.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned that there were agreements made with the previous minister. What specific agreements are the unions referencing, and why is it critical for these to be honored now?
**Abdel-Sadiq Al-Raghawi:** The unions refer to a set of agreements meant to tackle long-standing grievances within the educational sector, including salary adjustments and working conditions. They believe that fulfilling these agreements is vital not only for the morale of the ministry’s employees but also for the overall improvement of the education system in our country.
**Interviewer:** Minister Berrada faces the challenge of implementing the remaining 30% of what was agreed upon. What are the implications if these challenges are not met?
**Abdel-Sadiq Al-Raghawi:** Failing to meet these obligations could lead to increased dissatisfaction among educators, potentially resulting in strikes or protests. The unions have made it very clear that without productive dialogue and commitment to implementation, the educational sector will continue to struggle with these unresolved issues.
**Interviewer:** In your view, what can be done to ensure that this dialogue leads to meaningful outcomes?
**Abdel-Sadiq Al-Raghawi:** It’s essential for Minister Berrada to approach this dialogue with transparency and a genuine willingness to listen and negotiate. Establishing a consistent communication channel between the unions and the ministry will also help build trust and enable collaborative problem-solving.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Abdel-Sadiq. It certainly sounds like the educational sector is at a pivotal moment, and we hope to see substantial progress from the new minister.
**Abdel-Sadiq Al-Raghawi:** Thank you for having me. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for a fruitful dialogue that leads to real change in our education system.
