### DIF Rehabilitation Center Workers to Protest
On Monday, 23 employees from the DIF State Integral Rehabilitation Center (CRI) in Tijuana began working under protest to demand a wage increase. Physical and psychological therapy patients arriving at the center were not informed of the temporary suspension of services on September 2 and had to reschedule their treatments.
Among the affected patients is Nereyda Quirija, a 54-year-old who has been receiving physical therapy for cortical arthritis and a deteriorated spine for three months. Her treatment was halted due to the staff’s protest. Quirija pointed out that each therapy session costs 45 pesos, and consultations are 85 pesos, emphasizing that the work stoppage could reverse her progress.
The protesting group includes psychologists, physical therapists, special education teachers, IT professionals, language therapists, and social workers. Guadalupe Barrón Diego, whose five-year-old son with autism attends behavior therapy at the center, had her appointment delayed by a year due to staffing shortages and now faces another wait.
In July, workers had already reported that they had not received a salary increase in over ten years, despite multiple requests.
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#### New Developments in the DIF Rehabilitation Center Protest
The workers’ protest at the Integral Rehabilitation Center (CRI) of the DIF in Tijuana continues to impact numerous patients who rely on its services. As reported by several additional sources, the lack of an agreement between the employees and the DIF administration exacerbates the delays in receiving crucial therapies.
Parents of children with special needs have voiced their concerns about the undue stress and setbacks caused by the protest. According to recent reports, the waiting time for appointments has dramatically increased, with some patients receiving attention only two or three times a year.
The DIF administration has yet to address the wage increase demands publicly, leaving both employees and patients in limbo. As public pressure mounts, there are calls for immediate negotiations to resolve the impasse and restore full services at the rehabilitation center.
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