Unionized workers at the Autonomous University of Sinaloa threaten strike; demand urgent federal support

The Autonomous University of Sinaloa (UAS) is on the brink of a major crisis, with its 17,000 unionized workers threatening a full-scale strike. This drastic measure, which would impact an estimated 170,000 students across high school and university levels, stems from the institution's severe financial difficulties. The union, led by Samuel Jesús Castro Camacho, insists that the federal government must provide extraordinary financial aid to prevent the collapse of UAS. They argue that the university can no longer operate on loans or advance subsidies, especially after implementing financial restructuring and reforms as requested by federal authorities. The union has formally submitted a document to the Secretariat of Public Education detailing these efforts and urging the government to fulfill its commitment to provide crucial resources. The situation is particularly dire as the university has struggled to meet financial obligations, including delayed payment of year-end bonuses, highlighting the urgent need for federal intervention to ensure the continuity of education and employment at UAS.

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the house of studies can no longer continue operating, with loans or advances of subsidy, when the commitments to put a financial reengineering into practice have been met.