Title: Teachers Protest Proposed Reforms to ISSSTECALI in Tijuana
This morning, teachers from Section 37 took to the streets of Tijuana to voice their opposition to proposed changes to the Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Municipio y del Estado de Baja California (ISSSTECALI). The demonstration began at 8 a.m. at the Monumento al Libro on Bulevar Agua Caliente and concluded at the Cuauhtémoc roundabout in the Zona Río area.
Protestors are concerned that leaked government information reveals potential modifications that could negatively impact their rights. Teachers fear losing the right to dynamic retirement and changes that might increase their working years, converting pensions from pesos to the less stable UMA (Unidad de Medida y Actualización).
Despite the state governor, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, asserting that formal discussions with bureaucrats and educators are scheduled for January 2025, demonstrators believe that preliminary meetings between state authorities and teacher representatives have already taken place.
Secondary Article: Ongoing Controversies Surrounding ISSSTECALI Reforms
In other news related to ISSSTECALI, the entity has been retaining state participation funds to address unpaid contributions, a move that has stirred additional controversy. Governor Ávila Olmeda has expressed hope that the reform can be passed within the first quarter of 2025.
Meanwhile, local headlines highlight that Baja California is currently grappling with a rise in tuberculosis cases, particularly in Tijuana’s eastern regions. The government is similarly addressing health infrastructure needs, particularly for individuals living with HIV.
Back at ISSSTECALI, the city of Tecate is negotiating a significant debt of 1,400 million pesos, with 14 million pesos in state funds redirected to the institution thus far. This financial management challenge underscores the broader fiscal difficulties facing public institutions in the region. Outreach efforts continue, as local municipalities work through pressing issues, including health, security, and financial management concerns.
Remember, stay informed and engaged as these developments unfold, impacting workers and residents alike.