### Teachers in Baja California to Receive Full Payment for First Half of September
Teachers in Baja California (BC) will receive their full salaries for the first half of September this coming Friday, September 13, as announced by Luis Gilberto Gallego Cortez, the Secretary of Education for the region. The payment, totaling 41 million pesos, will be disbursed in two installments: 16 million pesos for bonuses covering 617 recipients and 25 million pesos for 542 other beneficiaries.
Gallego Cortez explained that the government is working closely with union leaders to ensure that no one is left out. “Teachers have different types of bonuses that they have acquired over time, and we have cross-checked these lists with union leaders,” he said.
However, the new school year, which began partially for 2024-25, has seen interruptions due to strikes by educational workers over unpaid wages to interim teachers. The strikes have been led by the State Education Workers Union (SETE) and the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE), who have both stated that their actions will continue until the issue is resolved.
Due to the strikes, five schools in Tijuana and about 600 classrooms across the state remain without classes. Gallego Cortez assured that the government is addressing these issues as much as regulations and budget allow. He also mentioned that the retroactive payments related to the August 30th salary increase were complete, though other payments linked to the salary increase are still pending.
### CNTE Workers to Meet with State Government Next Wednesday
In related news, CNTE workers are scheduled to meet with the state government next Wednesday to discuss the ongoing issues related to payment delays for interim teachers. This follows a protest held by CNTE at the Tijuana-Tecate toll booth, where they highlighted the non-payment to interim teachers affecting education continuity in the state.
Gallego Cortez has reiterated the state’s commitment to covering all remaining balances within the year, including obligations left by previous administrations. The state’s focus is on ensuring that educational services resume promptly and that teachers receive all entitled wages and bonuses.
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### Additional News on Teacher Payments in Baja California
**Educators in Baja California Continue Protests Over Unpaid Wages**
Teachers in Baja California continue their strike actions over delays in receiving their full salaries. This is affecting the start of the new school year across the region, with several schools remaining closed. Protesting teachers demand that the government expedite the payment process to ensure educational activities can proceed without further interruptions.
**State Education Department Addresses Payment Concerns**
The Secretary of Education in Baja California has assured teachers that the missing payments related to salary increases will be addressed promptly. The plan includes ensuring that all interim teachers are compensated for their services as per agreed schedules.
**Unions and Government Dialogues**
Union representatives and state officials are set to hold critical talks aimed at resolving the ongoing payment issues. These discussions are vital in restoring normalcy to the educational sector in Baja California, ensuring teachers are duly compensated, and students can return to their studies without delays.
Stay tuned to TJGringo.com for more updates on this developing situation.