The Coordinadora Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación (CNTE) Section 22 said it will maintain an indefinite strike and sit-in if the federal government ignores its demands [1].

This escalation threatens to disrupt public education and potentially interfere with the upcoming World Cup, placing pressure on the administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum to resolve long-standing labor disputes.

Central to the union's demands is the abrogation of the 2007 ISSSTE Law [1]. The teachers are also seeking general labor improvements and a renewed commitment to political dialogue, alleging a lack of will from the federal government to address their grievances [1], [2].

To signal their resolve, members held a march toward the Zócalo in Mexico City on May 1 [4]. The demonstration began at 10 a.m. [3].

There are conflicting reports regarding the union's intentions toward the World Cup. Some reports indicate the teachers may boycott the tournament if their demands remain unmet [2]. However, other statements from the union suggest they do not seek to affect the event [1].

If a resolution is not reached, the union said that the indefinite strike could begin in June [2]. The CNTE said the current situation is a result of a lack of response to their previous requests for negotiation [1], [2].

“The CNTE Section 22 said it will maintain an indefinite strike and sit-in if the federal government ignores its demands.”

The threat of an indefinite strike by CNTE Section 22 reflects deep-seated friction between Mexico's powerful teachers' unions and the federal government over social security and labor rights. By mentioning a potential boycott of the World Cup, the union is attempting to leverage a high-profile international event to force the administration into negotiations, as the government is unlikely to risk global embarrassment or logistical chaos during the tournament.