### Primary Article: Tijuana Judicial Workers Seek New Union Amid Lack of Support
**Date:** Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Workers of the Federal Judiciary of Tijuana are pursuing affiliation with a new union due to a perceived lack of support from their existing union during ongoing partial work stoppages aimed at protesting reforms within the organization.
Jesús Daniel Meza Rayales, the provisional delegate of the Sindicato Renovación, stated that efforts are underway to gather a majority of the workforce to proceed with a vote to elect a new union leader in Tijuana. Meza Rayales highlighted that the national leader of Sindicato Renovación visited the Tijuana Judiciary headquarters last week to propose affiliation to over 700 workers.
The conditions and benefits for those choosing to join the new union would remain unaffected, Meza Rayales assured. As of Monday, September 4, workers entered their third week of partial work stoppages in protest against impending reforms proposed by the new national Congress. These reforms include the popular election of judges, magistrates, and ministers, and the introduction of “faceless judges,” among other changes.
The number of workers joining the partial stoppage has increased since its inception, reflecting dissatisfaction with the current union’s support, which, according to Meza Rayales, is non-existent. Judges and magistrates have also joined the protests. The current general secretary of the existing union, Manuel Raul Ochoa Ruelas, has been criticized by Meza Rayales for failing to support the workers’ initiatives, including marches and the ongoing stoppage.
### Secondary Article: Broader Context of Judicial Reforms and Worker Dissatisfaction
**Update:** Tijuana Continues to Witness Protesting Amidst National Judicial Reforms
Amid ongoing national discussions about reforms to the Federal Judiciary, Tijuana has seen significant activity from its judicial workers. This movement began as early as mid-August, with workers voicing their concerns over changes they believe will undermine the integrity and independence of the judiciary.
Nationwide, judicial workers have echoed similar sentiments, leading to protests and partial work stoppages in various federal judiciary offices. Key concerns revolve around the proposed popular election of judicial officers, which critics argue could introduce a layer of politicization into judicial appointments. The concept of “faceless judges,” intended to protect judiciary members from threats, has also faced opposition for its potential to erode transparency.
Various stakeholders, including civil rights groups, judges’ associations, and legal experts, have called for the reforms to be reconsidered. They argue that while reforms may be necessary, the current proposals might do more harm than good by compromising judicial impartiality and security.
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