Labor's Legacy: Americas

Across Mexico, teachers are engaging in widespread strikes and protests, driven by demands for improved wages, better working conditions, and increased resources for education. The Coordinadora Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación (CNTE), a militant teachers' union, is leading the movement. Their actions include work stoppages, marches, and sit-ins, disrupting classes and bringing attention to their grievances. Key issues include the government's failure to adequately address teacher compensation, a lack of investment in school infrastructure, and concerns over educational reforms that they believe undermine public education. Concurrently, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, water workers are also staging strikes and protests. These workers are battling privatization efforts that they fear will lead to job losses, reduced wages, and decreased access to affordable water for the population. The labor actions highlight the workers' resistance to policies perceived as prioritizing corporate profits over public welfare. Their demonstrations aim to protect their employment, maintain affordable water services, and prevent the transfer of public resources to private entities. Both the teachers' and water workers' movements reflect broader social and economic tensions within Mexico, characterized by rising inequality and discontent with government policies. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/03/11/wzhm-m11.html