### Cecytes Teachers Continue Strike; Seeking Agreement Before School Year Starts
In Tijuana, teachers from 30 Cecytes campuses across the state remain on strike, demanding better working conditions. Despite attending educational facilities, they are doing so under protest, spending time in libraries and audiovisual rooms instead of their regular classrooms.
“Our goal is to get the government’s attention. The Cecytes subsystem is among the most demanding but also the most neglected. We have been asking for a contract review to improve our work conditions, rights, and benefits since last year, but it has been continuously postponed,” said Aidé Mijangos Torres, the union delegate from the Plantel Zona Río.
“We are asking for job security. Our colleagues are on temporary contracts without any benefits and they either want permanent positions or severance so they can seek better opportunities elsewhere,” she added.
The representative of the Sindicato Poder Obrero de Trabajadores de Baja California (SINPOT) also called for the standardization of more than 600 worker positions, as opposed to the 300 currently being considered by authorities.
The Sindicato Estatal de Trabajadores de la Educación de Baja California (SETEBC) affirmed that classes would not commence unless the teachers received a salary increase. “We want to be in front of our students as it’s what brings us joy and pride, but we also need dignified working conditions. We wish no harm to the students but want to defend our rights, demonstrating that it can be done peacefully,” a representative stated.
### Secondary Article on Teacher Strikes
According to other recent reports, teacher strikes are causing disruptions in various parts of Mexico. In states like Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Guerrero, educators are also demanding better pay and working conditions, placing pressure on local governments to address their concerns promptly.
The National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) has been particularly vocal about their unresolved salary disputes, warning that the upcoming school year could face significant delays if the issues aren’t addressed. This echoes the challenges faced by Cecytes teachers in Baja California.
Recent surveys reveal growing public support for these teachers, recognizing their role in maintaining educational standards despite often challenging circumstances. As the new school year approaches, the situation remains tense, with all eyes on government negotiations that could determine the immediate future of many students and educators alike.
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