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CNTE Members March in Pachuca; Threaten to Join National Strike If ISSSTE Law Isn't Repealed
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CNTE Members March in Pachuca; Threaten to Join National Strike If ISSSTE Law Isn't Repealed

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Teachers affiliated with the CNTE marched in Pachuca, demanding the repeal of the ISSSTE Law, citing unfair retirement conditions.
  • They threatened to join a national strike and protest during the World Cup if their demands are not met.
  • Key demands include repealing the 2007 ISSSTE Law, reinstating earlier retirement ages, and recalculating pensions based on minimum wages instead of UMAs.

Teachers affiliated with the National Education Workers' Coordinator (CNTE) marched through the streets of Pachuca, Hidalgo, demanding the abrogation of the ISSSTE Law. The educators voiced strong opposition to the current retirement conditions, which they deem unjust for those who have dedicated over 30 years to the educational service.

A silent teacher will always be exploited.

— CNTE teachersChanted during the protest in Pachuca.

During their protest, which began at the Escuela Normal Superior del Estado de Hidalgo and concluded with a rally at the Reloj Monumental, the teachers chanted slogans and carried banners. They specifically denounced Said Vargas Sáenz, the union leader in Hidalgo, accusing him of betraying the teachers and failing to support their demands. The protesters warned that if a resolution is not reached, they would escalate their actions, referencing potential disruptions during the World Cup, stating, "the ball will not roll."

Hidalgo is not for sale, Hidalgo is not given away, because it has teachers with great dignity.

— CNTE teachersChanted during the protest in Pachuca.

Among their primary demands is the repeal of the ISSSTE Law enacted in 2007. They seek a return to the previous retirement scheme, which allowed women to retire after 28 years of service and men after 30 years. Furthermore, they insist that pensions should be calculated based on minimum wages rather than Units of Measurement and Update (UMAs), arguing that current pensions are insufficient for a dignified retirement after decades of service.

If a solution is not achieved, we will join the strike that teachers in other states are maintaining.

— CNTE teachersWarning of escalation if demands are not met.

The teachers asserted their commitment to the ongoing struggle, pointing out that the federal government had promised to reverse reforms negatively impacting thousands of workers, a commitment they claim remains unfulfilled. Retired teachers also joined the demonstration, reporting the lack of certain bonuses and benefits, with support also coming from students of the Escuela Normal Rural Luis Villarreal "El Mexe."

Workers who have provided service for more than three decades receive pensions that are not enough to guarantee a dignified old age.

— CNTE teachersExpressing indignation over inadequate pension amounts.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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