Tens of Thousands of Dissident Teachers Hold 'Mega March' in Mexico City Television del Sur
go to original May 29, 2016

In Mexico thousands of public school teachers from the National Coordinator of Education Workers Union held mass protests once again throughout the country. The teachers who reject the country's Education Reform, denounce recent attempts by the Federal government and security forces to prohibit or repress their peaceful protests. (teleSUR English)

Tens of thousands of dissident teachers from the CNTE union in Mexico marched Friday in central Mexico City to demand the repeal of the education reform implemented by President Enrique Peña Nieto in 2013.

Teachers, who are considered “radicals” by the government of Peña Nieto, reject the evaluations contained in the controversial law since they consider that these tests do not really measure teaching skills and do not take into account the special knowledge needed to teach in rural areas and Indigenous communities. They also say the law is designed to allow for mass layoffs.

Dissident teachers from the CNTE union in Mexico are considered “radicals” by the government of President Enrique Peña Nieto. (teleSUR/Clayton Conn)

The union leaders tried to get an appointment with Peña Nieto but the federal government has told them that the president will meet only if they accept the reform.

See photos at teleSUR

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