Mexican Teachers' Strike: Classrooms Empty, Demands Soar

Mexican Teachers' Strike Disrupts Education Nationwide Mexico City, May 15, 2025 – A national teachers' strike has caused widespread disruption to education across Mexico. Teachers from various states, including members of the CNTE union in Mexico City, walked out on May 15th, leaving students without classes. The strike is fueled by demands for significant salary increases and changes to the pension system. "They're abandoning their children to shout in the streets, who knows what and why," stated a news presenter from Azteca Noticias, highlighting the disruption. The presenter also criticized the teachers' demands, calling them "capricious." The strike comes on the heels of ongoing debates about education reform in Mexico. The demands include a 100% salary increase and a change to the pension system to make it intergenerational, meaning that the benefits would extend to the children and grandchildren of the current teachers. While the teachers argue for better working conditions and compensation, the strike has raised concerns about the impact on student learning and the overall educational system. Despite the disruption, many dedicated teachers continue to work, providing support to their students. The situation underscores the ongoing challenges facing Mexico's education system and the need for constructive dialogue between teachers, the government, and the community.