HIBAPRESS – A. Mahyaoui
The local office of the National Syndicate of the Moroccan Press, Fez branch, reiterated its emphasis on the necessity of preserving the independence of union decisions and respecting organizational and institutional regulations, expressing its rejection of what it described as a campaign targeting the syndicate's leadership, through the circulation of internal correspondence and the promotion of readings and interpretations outside the approved organizational frameworks.
The office clarified, in a statement, that the publication of internal documents and correspondence and their use outside their organizational context could affect the cohesion of the union body and harm the institution's image and credibility. It considered that managing internal differences requires adherence to the rules of dialogue, responsibility, and recourse to the mechanisms stipulated by the organization.
In this context, the local office stressed that differences of opinion remain a legitimate right within union work, but their exercise must be within the framework of respecting institutions and internal regulations, far from methods of defamation or practices that may contribute to exacerbating disagreements and weakening the organization's unity.
The statement also warned of the dangers of exploiting internal differences to serve agendas that may affect the independence of union decisions, affirming its rejection of all forms of pressure or guardianship that would affect the freedom of union institutions in making their decisions and managing their affairs according to their organizational rules.
The local office of the Fez branch announced its support for the leadership of the National Syndicate of the Moroccan Press, calling on various activists to act with a sense of responsibility, prioritize union and professional interests, and work to preserve the organization's unity and cohesion, in light of the challenges facing union practice in the press sector.
The office concluded its statement by emphasizing that the independence of union decisions and respect for organizational institutions are fundamental pillars for ensuring the continuity and credibility of union work, considering that protecting the union's unity requires managing internal differences through dialogue and recourse to applicable laws and regulations, in a way that preserves the organization's standing and its role in defending the professional issues of journalists.
