Mexico City Protest: Teachers Reject Deal, Vow to Continue Fight

Mexico City Protest: CNTE Rejects Agreement, Demands Retirement Reform Mexico City – On May 29th, 2025, members of the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) staged a large protest in Mexico City. The union rejected a recently proposed government agreement and vowed to continue their demonstrations. Their central demand is the complete repeal of the ISSSTE law (Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado) implemented in 2007 by former President Felipe Calderón. The law, according to protest leaders, imposes an unfair retirement system. "This response would extend until the year 2038," said one CNTE speaker, referring to the government's proposal. "It doesn't address our main demand: the abrogation of the ISSSTE law and the elimination of the table that was imposed upon us." The speaker further explained the union's desire for a more equitable retirement age, arguing that the current system is detrimental to their members. The protest underscores the ongoing struggle for better working conditions and social justice within Mexico's education sector. The CNTE's actions demonstrate their commitment to fighting for what they believe is right, even in the face of government opposition. The future of negotiations and the potential for further protests remain uncertain.