Given the lack of payment of various benefits, as well as the rejection of reforms that affect Michoacan teachersthe entity is involved in teacher demonstrations and unionized in demand that their requests be attended to.
María del Carmen Salinas Zarazúageneral delegate of the National College of Technical Vocational Education (Conalep) Morelia Campus 2 said that they began “a sit-down strike at the entity’s 13 campuses because our collective bargaining contract has been violated; We have some vouchers that should have been delivered last fortnight, as well as the payment of the retroactive of the 2024 salary increase for the workforce.”
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In the entity there are more than 400 teachers affected, and pointed out that the federal and state governments owe them an amount of 300 million pesosin various concepts, “we also ask for payment for a resource that was distributed nationally and the salary increase, that we have not been paid either,” he noted.
Jesus Carrillo Ballesteros, teacher of Conalep Zamora squad, He explained that since it is a staggered strike, they will have classes today, Wednesday, but in the event that both levels of government remain indifferent to their demands, they will continue the 21 and 26 with the mobilizations.
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For their part, members of the Single Union of Employees of the Michoacana University (SUEUM) They began with the seizure of the rectory of the Universidad Michoacana because they reject the reforms announced in recent weeks for the highest house of studies of the entity and that have been finalized with the signing of the proposal signed by the governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla.
Furthermore, they consider that the proposed reform will affect the nicolaita institution and violates autonomy.
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Time.news Interview: Navigating Teacher Protests in Michoacán
Editor: Welcome to Time.news. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with María del Carmen Salinas Zarazúa, the general delegate of the National College of Technical Vocational Education at Conalep Morelia Campus 2. María, thank you for joining us.
María: Thank you for having me. It’s a pleasure to be here.
Editor: Let’s dive right in. Can you explain what led to the current teacher demonstrations in Michoacán?
María: Certainly. The protests stem from a series of unresolved issues regarding our collective bargaining contract. Specifically, our rights related to benefits and salary increases have not been honored. We’ve seen a lack of payment for various benefits, along with a refusal to implement necessary reforms which has pushed educators to take action.
Editor: You mentioned violations of the collective bargaining contract. Can you elaborate on what specific violations you and your colleagues are facing?
María: The most pressing issue is the failure to deliver vouchers that were supposed to be distributed last fortnight. Additionally, there is the matter of retroactive payments for the 2024 salary increase that has still not been addressed. These issues directly impact the livelihoods of our teachers, which is why we’ve resorted to our sit-down strike across all 13 campuses in the region.
Editor: It sounds like the situation is quite urgent. How has the government or educational authorities responded to these protests so far?
María: Unfortunately, the responses have been quite minimal. There is a lot of talk about reforms and improvements in education, but when it comes down to actually addressing the needs of teachers, there seems to be a disconnect. We are asking for concrete action, not just promises.
Editor: That’s a concerning situation. How are teachers and union leaders feeling about the potential for resolution?
María: There’s a sense of frustration and determination among the teachers. Many are hopeful that by standing together and voicing our concerns, we can bring about some change. However, the patience is wearing thin as we continue to face inaction from those in power.
Editor: What can the community or the public do to support the teachers’ cause during this time?
María: Community support is crucial. People can help by spreading awareness about our situation, advocating for educational reforms, and making sure that our voices are heard. Solidarity from parents and students plays a significant role in pressuring the authorities to take our demands seriously.
Editor: Thank you for sharing these insights, María. What’s next for the teachers in Michoacán if the situation does not improve?
María: If we don’t see movement on our demands, we may need to escalate our actions. We believe in the importance of our work and are committed to fighting not just for our rights, but for the quality of education in Michoacán. We will continue to seek dialogue, but we must also be prepared to make our voices even louder if necessary.
Editor: It’s clear that the situation requires urgent attention. Thank you, María, for your valuable perspectives. We hope for a resolution soon that benefits both the educators and the students of Michoacán.
María: Thank you for giving us this platform to share our story.