### Cecytes Teachers Continue Strike, Seek Agreement Before School Year Begins
As the beginning of the school year approaches, teachers from 30 Cecyte campuses across the state remain on strike, demanding improved working conditions. Despite attending schools, they participate in the protest by staying in libraries and audiovisual rooms during school hours.
“Our subsystem is one of the most demanding, yet also the most neglected,” said Aidé Mijangos Torres, the union delegate from Plantel Cecyte Zona Río. “The contract could have been reviewed last year to enhance our working conditions, rights, and benefits, but it has been postponed repeatedly.”
The teachers are calling for permanent positions and fair severance packages for those still on temporary contracts. “Our colleagues on temporary contracts have no rights and wish to either secure permanent positions or receive their severance to pursue better opportunities elsewhere,” added Mijangos Torres.
### No School Year Start Without Salary Increase: SETEBC
With only days left until the new school year, the intent of the teachers isn’t to disrupt the education of thousands of students in the subsystem. “We want to be in front of the classroom, which brings us great joy and pride. However, we also seek dignified working conditions. We are committed to protecting students’ rights and teaching them peaceful advocacy,” the teachers emphasized.
The representative from the Unión Nacional de Trabajadores al Servicio de la Educación de Baja California (Sinpot) stated that they are also requesting salary standardization for more than 650 workers, not just the 300 proposed by educational authorities.
“Since September of last year, the review and update of our collective contract have been delayed. There has been no permanent employment granted for over two and a half years. Although funds have been authorized for 650 people, the Directorate General only utilizes the budget to support 300, leaving the rest without appropriate consideration,” concluded the representative.
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### Related News: Education and Worker Rights Issues Persist
**Cecytes Strike Likely to Delay School Year**
With the strike showing no signs of resolution, state education officials acknowledge that the start of the school year might be delayed. The teachers’ demands for better work conditions have yet to be met, and negotiations continue to stall.
**National Impact: CNTE’s Warning to Authorities**
The Coordinadora Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación (CNTE) has issued a warning that any debts owed to teachers must be settled, or else they will not commence the academic year, affecting millions of students nationwide. This sentiment echoes the ongoing struggle seen across various educational subsystems, including Cecytes.
**Student Safety Concerns in Tijuana**
In Tijuana, ongoing security concerns have also added to the complexities facing educational institutions. Students of Secondary School 49 continue to miss classes amid unresolved safety issues regarding the school’s infrastructure. Parents and educators alike demand immediate attention from local authorities to ensure a secure learning environment.
**Health and Safety Alerts**
Baja Beach Fest participants are being urged to adhere to security measures following the festival’s aftermath, characterized by waste generation and reported altercations. The public is reminded to comply with safety protocols to avoid incidents like the recent attack at the event.
**Public Health in Baja California**
Addressing another critical issue, health officials in Baja California warn of the increasing prevalence of diabetes among young people, which can lead to significant vision problems. They stress the need for public awareness and preventive measures to combat this growing health concern.
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