The CNTE is initiating a 72-hour national strike, including a march in Mexico City, starting on March 18, to demand the repeal of educational reform and other labor issues.
The Coordinadora Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación (CNTE) has announced a 72-hour national strike that will commence on March 18, affecting activities primarily in Mexico City. The strike is expected to see a significant turnout, with around 20% of the national union's members participating in the capital, especially educators from states like Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Michoacán. Meanwhile, the other 80% will mobilize across the nation to demand the abolishment of the educational reform, along with the repeal of the 2007 ISSSTE law and the formation of tripartite dialogue tables.
The CNTE has called for a march starting at 9:00 AM from the Ángel de la Independencia to the Zócalo, where a rally and a sit-in will take place. While the exact route of the march has not yet been confirmed, significant disruptions to traffic and access around these locations in Mexico City are anticipated. The announcement of this strike echoes the CNTE's ongoing efforts to challenge labor reforms perceived as detrimental to educators' rights and job security.
This protest is part of a larger trend of labor activism and strikes in Mexico, reflecting deeper systemic issues within the educational system and labor laws. As the CNTE mobilizes, it not only aims to address immediate grievances related to education policies but also to garner public awareness and support for broader labor rights in the country, signaling a potential rise in tensions between the union and government authorities over educational reforms.
