Mexico proposes dissolving teacher assignment body USICAMM, union demands meeting with president

Mexico's federal government has formally presented a proposal to the National Coordinating Committee of Education Workers (CNTE) to dissolve the Unit for the System for the Career of Teachers and Masters (USICAMM). USICAMM is a central point of contention for the dissident teachers' union, which has long demanded its abolition. While this proposal addresses a significant demand, the CNTE's core request for a direct meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum remains unfulfilled. The proposal, co-signed by the Secretary of the Interior, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, and the Secretary of Public Education, Mario Delgado Carrillo, outlines a roadmap for creating a new system for teacher entry, promotion, and recognition. This new system aims to ensure transparency, uphold labor rights, and combat corruption within the teaching profession. According to the proposed timeline, a multi-stakeholder committee will convene on June 15 to draft a reform initiative intended to replace USICAMM. Subsequently, from June 16 to July 20, a comprehensive diagnosis of the current situation will be conducted, including a review of legal frameworks predating the 2013 educational reform, relevant constitutional articles, labor rights, and promotion mechanisms. The drafting of the reform initiative is scheduled from July 21 to August 17, followed by a democratic consultation with teachers from August 18 to August 31. The federal government intends to submit the final initiative to the Congress of the Union on September 14. Authorities reiterated their commitment to dismantling USICAMM, emphasizing their willingness to engage in dialogue to reach agreements. However, CNTE leaders expressed dissatisfaction, stating that no progress was made on their primary demand for a direct dialogue with President Sheinbaum, whom they consider the only official capable of addressing the movement's fundamental demands, including the repeal of the 2007 ISSSTE Law.

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We reiterate our willingness to finalize the dissolution of USICAMM and respectfully call on you to continue building agreements through dialogue.