### Teachers Threaten to Delay the Start of the School Year Without Salary Increase: SETEBC
In Baja California, educators have issued a stern warning that classes for the 2024-2025 school year will not commence as scheduled if they do not receive promised salary increases and retroactive payments. This sentiment was echoed by Héctor Miguel Lara Ochoa, the Secretary General of the Sindicato Estatal de Trabajadores de la Educación (SETEBC), who emphasized that teachers demand overdue compensations, including holiday pay, summer bonuses, and quality education bonuses.
Lara Ochoa accentuated that the government has been postponing these payments, leading to mounting frustrations among educators. Although the Baja California government announced that 198 million pesos would be disbursed on August 15th to cover these debts, this amount does not incorporate the salary increase.
“We will not start classes, and we ask for empathy from parents. The only way to show the government our dissatisfaction is by addressing the issue that affects our wages,” Lara Ochoa stated. He highlighted that the state owes an 11% salary increase to 18,000 teachers since January. Despite the government’s efforts to resolve these issues, teachers insist on immediate action rather than promises of finding solutions.
Lara Ochoa further pointed out a long-standing debt of approximately 25 million pesos owed to interim teachers, some of whom have been waiting for over five years. The lack of timely payment has left many educators feeling neglected and undervalued.
### Additional Updates
**School Year Start Could Be Delayed Due to Unpaid Dues: CNTE**
The National Coordination of Education Workers (CNTE) has also signaled that the start of the new school year might be delayed if the Baja California government fails to address the outstanding payments to teachers. This group supports SETEBC’s stance and stresses the urgency of resolving these financial issues to avoid disrupting the academic calendar.
**UABC Campus Tijuana Welcomes 5,581 New Students**
Amidst the uncertainty surrounding the start of the school year, the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) welcomed 5,581 new students at its Tijuana campus. The institution remains optimistic despite ongoing educational disputes in the region.
**198 Million Pesos Debt to Be Paid to Teachers by August 15**
The Baja California government has committed to paying 198 million pesos to clear the outstanding debts to teachers by mid-August. This payment is expected to cover holiday pay, summer bonuses, and other compensations but does not include the long-awaited salary increases.
**Rideshare Drivers in BC Face Registration Challenges**
A new report indicates that only 20% of rideshare drivers in Baja California have completed the necessary registration processes. Of the 25,000 registered drivers, 4,000 have regularized their status, yet many endure lengthy delays, sometimes up to five hours, to complete registration.
**Fundraising Efforts for Drowning Victims’ Funerals**
In a tragic incident, two siblings who drowned are being mourned by their family, which is now seeking financial assistance to cover funeral expenses. The community has shown solidarity, and the family expresses gratitude for the support received so far.
**IMAC to Host Gastronomic and Artisan Fair This Weekend**
The Instituto Municipal de Arte y Cultura (IMAC) will host a gastronomic and artisan fair spotlighting Oaxaca’s culture. The event aims to introduce the Tijuana community to Oaxacan artisanal beer “Oaxaco” and other regional specialties.
**FGE Technology Assistance Center Operations**
The Fiscalía General del Estado (FGE) is reminding the public of their Technology Assistance Center, where individuals can file complaints or receive assistance to submit reports online. This initiative seeks to enhance public access to judicial services.
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