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Moroccan Union Rejects University Tuition Fees, Demands Ministry Action
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Moroccan Union Rejects University Tuition Fees, Demands Ministry Action

From Hespress · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Moroccan union is rejecting university tuition fees, demanding the Ministry of Higher Education fulfill its commitments.
  • The union calls for the implementation of a basic system, addressing issues for doctorate holders and other certificate holders, and increasing employment opportunities.
  • They also demand the exemption of higher education employees from registration fees for their studies and a reversal of administrative roles assigned to professors.

The National Union of Higher Education Employees (SNESUP-FNE), affiliated with the Democratic Confederation of Labour (CDT), has declared a state of permanent meeting to address the escalating situation regarding university tuition fees. The union is holding the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation responsible for "refusing dialogue" and failing to respond to their requests submitted in mid-May.

The union reiterated its demands for the swift implementation of commitments, including the release of a new basic statute, addressing the issues faced by doctorate holders and other certificate holders, disbursing a promised sum of 1,000 dirhams, and increasing recruitment. They are also urging the ministry to fulfill its commitment to exempt higher education employees from registration fees when they pursue further studies under flexible time arrangements.

refusing dialogue, and failing to respond to the request of the National Office submitted since mid-May 2026

— SNESUP-FNEThe union's accusation against the Ministry of Higher Education regarding a lack of dialogue and responsiveness.

Furthermore, the union expressed strong disapproval of the continued assignment of administrative tasks to professors, deeming it a "waste of public funds and financial positions." They also criticized the inclusion of research professors in the decree for applying to the position of University Financial Director, arguing that it is purely an administrative role and that professors' natural place is in teaching, research, and laboratories. The union demands a retraction of this decision.

waste of public funds and financial positions

— SNESUP-FNEThe union's description of assigning administrative tasks to professors.

The union also called for an end to the practice of appointing professors to "task-in-charge" positions and hiring female secretaries through outsourcing companies. They described these as "alien phenomena" to the sector and contrary to the law. The union affirmed its commitment to defending rights and achievements through all legitimate means and warned of further action if the policy of "ignorance and stubbornness" continues.

These demands follow a national strike by higher education employees on July 16, 2026. The union reported widespread participation in the strike, reflecting significant discontent within the sector and a strong adherence to their demands for a fair and equitable basic statute, fulfillment of previous commitments, and urgent professional and social demands.

alien phenomena to the sector and contrary to the law

— SNESUP-FNEThe union's characterization of appointing professors to 'task-in-charge' roles and hiring secretaries through outsourcing.
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Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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