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SNTE Confident in Salary Increase Above 13%; Teaching Staff Demands Raise Accordant to Inflation
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SNTE Confident in Salary Increase Above 13%; Teaching Staff Demands Raise Accordant to Inflation

From El Universal · (1d ago) Spanish Positive tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The National Union of Education Workers (SNTE) in Mexico is confident in securing a salary increase exceeding 13% in upcoming negotiations.
  • Union leader Alfonso Cepeda Salas highlighted President Claudia Sheinbaum's focus on education but noted that many teachers' salaries do not reflect their commitment or qualifications.
  • The SNTE is using the 13% minimum wage increase as a baseline for their salary demands, aiming for improvements in teachers' quality of life.

The National Union of Education Workers (SNTE) is heading into the final stages of negotiations for the 2026 National Demands Register with a strong sense of optimism, anticipating a salary increase of over 13 percent. This confidence stems from a perceived commitment to education by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo's administration.

Alfonso Cepeda Salas, the SNTE's leader, speaking at a union event in Veracruz, acknowledged the government's attention to education. However, he pointedly stated that for a significant number of educators, their current salaries do not adequately compensate for their dedication, expertise, and performance. This sentiment underscores a persistent concern within the Mexican teaching profession regarding compensation.

If the minimum wage increased by 13%, then that should be the basis for negotiating the salary increase. The teaching profession expects at least a 13% increase, and hopefully, we will be successful, because we have already closed the generalities of the labor, professional, and social relationship, and now we will begin to review the numbers.

— Alfonso Cepeda SalasSNTE leader Alfonso Cepeda Salas explaining the union's salary negotiation strategy based on the minimum wage increase.

Cepeda Salas emphasized that the recent 13% increase in the minimum wage serves as the foundational benchmark for the union's salary negotiations. "The teaching profession expects at least a 13% increase, and hopefully, we will be successful, because we have already closed the generalities of the labor, professional, and social relationship, and now we will begin to review the numbers," he stated. This strategic approach aims to ensure that any raise is substantial and reflects the economic realities faced by teachers.

The Secretary of Education of Veracruz, Dr. Claudia Tello Espinosa, also attended the meeting, praising the teachers' work in the state and their role in driving change within schools. The government has reportedly prioritized salaries and housing for teachers, seeking to enhance their overall quality of life. From the SNTE's perspective, this negotiation is not just about numbers; it's about recognizing the value and importance of the teaching profession in Mexico's development.

They make the change and transformation in our schools.

— Claudia Tello EspinosaVeracruz Secretary of Education Claudia Tello Espinosa praising the work of teachers in the state.
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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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