### CNTE BC Requests Patience from Parents Amid Potential School Start Delays
Marco Antonio Pacheco Peña, the coordinator of the CNTE, urged for patience and understanding from parents regarding the potential postponement of the new school year due to unpaid wages for interim teachers. According to Pacheco Peña, over 2,500 teachers have not received their salaries since May, and the issue needs to be resolved before the academic year can commence.
During a recent gathering at the National Union of Education Workers (SNTE) section 2 offices, teachers displayed messages protesting the non-payment of salaries. Pacheco Peña emphasized that unless the governor pays the interim teachers, the school year may not start as planned. He called for understanding from parents who are already aware of the recurring payment issues faced by teachers.
He also announced that CNTE teachers plan to demonstrate at the Government Center in Mexicali this Friday, hoping to meet with Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda to discuss resolving the wage issues. Rubén Tenorio Romero, a teacher at Vicente Guerrero School in Mariano Matamoros, expressed his frustration over not receiving an 11.5% salary increase since January, highlighting the political undertones of the situation.
Pacheco Peña called on the community to support the teachers’ cause, noting that the public is already sensitized to the government’s history of delayed payments. The planned demonstration aims to ensure that the government acknowledges and addresses the teachers’ demands.
### Related News: Government Promises Action to Resolve Teacher Payment Issues
In light of the ongoing protests and potential delays in the academic calendar, state government officials have promised to address the salary issues faced by educators in Baja California. Meetings between the government and teachers’ unions are set to take place to find a resolution.
Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda stated that efforts are being made to allocate the necessary funds to meet the teachers’ demands and ensure smooth operations for the upcoming school year. Officials have expressed their commitment to preventing any disruptions in education and maintaining open communication with the teachers’ unions.
This development comes amid growing concerns from parents and communities about the consistent delays and financial challenges faced by educators in the region. The government’s responsiveness to these issues will be crucial in determining the timely start of the new school year.