### Bureaucrats Strike in Baja California: “We Want Your Signature, Not a TikTok”
After a tense dialogue session, government employees in Baja California have initiated a strike demanding formal agreements rather than social media gestures. This action comes following a meeting between the governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, and the Bureaucrats Union, which interrupted one of her morning conferences on November 27.
Guillermo Aldrete Casarín, the head of the Bureaucrats Union, expressed dissatisfaction following nearly two hours of discussions that aimed to ensure worker rights in the upcoming ISSSTECALI reform. Despite reaching verbal agreements, the union was asked to record a video instead of receiving a signed document, a move that sparked frustration.
“I honestly don’t know how to make TikToks or how that even works. I don’t believe a TikTok gives the agreement the seriousness it deserves. If her word is worth something, then she should sign,” stated Aldrete Casarín.
The union is calling for collaboration with the state government to reach an agreement that safeguards retirement and pension systems. During the meeting with the Treasury Department, a financial analysis of the ISSSTECALI was presented, suggesting controversial measures such as extending work years to age 68 and transitioning pension management to Afores by 2027.
The union rejects these proposals, as well as any forgiveness of debts owed by public institutions. Aldrete Casarín highlighted a 350 million peso debt from the mayor, questioning the decision to reward with a senate position rather than conduct an audit. Additionally, he mentioned the 105 million peso debt of Tijuana’s State Public Services Commission, which is purportedly to be resolved imminently.
“We’re again at odds with bureaucracy, encountering double standards. Not a penny will enter Baja California unless they respect the bureaucracy,” Aldrete Casarín emphasized, urging the governor to empathize with the workers’ situation.
He also mentioned the union’s readiness to present financial management proposals and a work plan, though they have yet to receive the opportunity. Union leaders plan to visit various Revenue Collection offices, concluding with a meeting at the State Government in Mexicali.
Starting this Thursday, November 28, all bureaucrats across Baja California will be on strike, awaiting a favorable response.
### Secondary Article
**Ensenada Joins Statewide Strike Against ISSSTECALI Law**
Ensenada workers have now joined the ongoing statewide strike against the proposed changes in the ISSSTECALI law. Local employees, alongside their counterparts from Tijuana and other regions, are demanding clear agreements to protect their rights in the pension reforms.
The escalation in protests underscores a growing dissatisfaction among public sector employees, who perceive the proposed reforms as a threat to their retirement security. Union leaders continue to advocate for direct negotiations with government officials, seeking viable solutions that do not compromise workers’ futures.
With the strike stretching across various cities in Baja California, public services face limitations, adding pressure on officials to address the union’s concerns swiftly. As the situation unfolds, the bureaucrats’ unified stance highlights the urgent need for transparent and concrete measures in the ongoing reform discussions.