**Workers from National Union of Education Workers Protest Unpaid Wages**
In Tijuana, members of the National Union of Education Workers (SNTE) have continued their protests against unpaid wages. Administrative staff, librarians, prefects, and maintenance personnel have not received their full salaries since last year. According to Octavio Villarreal, an administrative representative, the protest began last Monday outside the local office of the Secretary of Education. The following day, union representatives met with state education authorities to discuss salary arrears and medical service concerns, but no resolution date was provided.
Villarreal explained that the parties were asked to come to Mexicali to discuss these issues further, recognizing the situation without offering a specific timeline for payment. The temporary work stoppage will persist until the union members receive their due payments.
**Secondary Article: Growing Labor Unrest Hits Tijuana’s Education System**
The ongoing protest by SNTE workers in Tijuana highlights growing tensions in the educational sector. This unrest is echoed by the Coordinadora Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación (CNTE), who have also raised concerns over alleged intimidation and discrimination within the sector. Their grievances include efforts to protect the rights of interim staff and criticisms over incomplete payments.
In a wider scope, Tijuana’s workers are facing numerous challenges, with the education sector now witnessing partial strikes and demonstrations calling for financial justice. Meanwhile, broader labor issues in Tijuana extend beyond education, as seen in recent disputes, such as safety and wage concerns at manufacturing plants like Prime Wheel, which was temporarily closed due to safety violations after a worker’s tragic death.
These events reflect a broader picture of labor dissatisfaction across various industries in Tijuana, pushing authorities toward addressing worker rights and regulatory compliance with increased urgency.
**Additional News: New Federal Public University Coming to Tijuana**
As of January, Tijuana will welcome a new federal public university, which will be located in the area initially planned for the Judicial City. This development aims to expand educational opportunities in the region and is sited in La Encantada along Bulevar 2000. The new institution is expected to provide significant educational resources, fostering academic growth in the community.