**CNTE Holds Caravan in Tijuana to Protest Unpaid Wages for Substitute Teachers**
*Teachers Stand Together to Demand Payment From 2021*
A significant demonstration took place in Tijuana as a group of substitute teachers organized a caravan from Parque Morelos to the toll booth on the Tijuana-Tecate highway. Their protest, triggered by long-overdue payments, saw them begin their journey at about 9 a.m. and remain at the toll booth until 3 p.m.
Marco Antonio Pacheco, Coordinator of the Teachers’ Resistance Movement of the National Coordination of Education Workers (CNTE), announced that the group would allow motorists to pass through the toll booth without paying. He emphasized the measure as a way to highlight the financial struggles teachers have faced since 2021 due to unpaid wages, which he attributes to the negligence of the state’s government and governor.
Pacheco further mentioned that approximately 3,000 substitute teachers across the state have not received their due payments for teaching hours. The movement also supports the claim for an 11% salary increase for state teachers, a promise yet to be fulfilled.
Jesús Moreno, a teacher who hasn’t received his salary since October 2023, mentioned that the caravan was intended to bring this critical issue to the attention of parents and the community. He shared the frustration of starting a new school year without being compensated for the previous one and criticized the authorities for their unmet promises of extraordinary funding.
Pacheco echoed Moreno’s frustrations, stressing the importance of making the public aware of the ongoing plight faced by the educators and the critical need for prompt action from the authorities.
**Secondary Article: Mexico City’s Teachers Strike to Protest Unpaid Wages and Benefits**
As substitute teachers in Tijuana protest, a similar scene unfolds in Mexico City. Hundreds of teachers have gone on strike, demanding unpaid wages and benefits that have been delayed for over a year. The National Coordination of Education Workers (CNTE) has also highlighted issues with payment discrepancies and promised salary increases that have not been applied.
Teachers in Mexico City have taken to the streets, holding banners and chanting slogans to draw attention to their plight. They argue that the delay in payments and unfulfilled promises have caused significant financial strain on their families, adding to the already challenging working conditions.
The striking teachers are also calling for enhanced benefits and support structures to ensure fair treatment across the board. As with the situation in Tijuana, the CNTE demands immediate action from the government to address these pressing concerns and honor their commitments to the educators dedicated to shaping the future of Mexico’s children.
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