The Colegio de Bachilleres in Mexico has officially gone on strike, suspending classes across all its campuses due to disputes with the union regarding contract violations and delays in staffing.
On March 19, the Colegio de Bachilleres in Mexico declared a strike which led to the suspension of all classes across its 20 campuses. The strike was initiated by the Independent National Workers Union of the Colegio de Bachilleres (SINTCB) following a vote in which the majority of workers supported the action as a means to pressure authorities for better conditions.
The union's grievances include allegations of violations of the collective contract, highlighting problems such as significant delays in staffing placements. The situation escalated as the union demanded immediate actions to address these issues and sought to negotiate terms with the Colegio's administration.
In response to the strike, Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) issued a statement indicating its willingness to engage in dialogue with the union after the strike's commencement. The SEP affirmed that the Colegio de Bachilleres had been implementing concrete actions aimed at improving working conditions, which they hope will lead to a resolution soon, although the strike remains in effect until a satisfactory agreement is reached between the parties involved.
