Sheinbaum Announces Pay Raise and Extra Vacation for Mexico City Teachers

Mexico City teachers receive a 9% salary increase and an extra week of vacation. Claudia Sheinbaum's announcement of a 9% salary increase for teachers in Mexico City has been met with widespread approval. The increase, retroactive to January 1st, is accompanied by an additional week of vacation. "This is not just a response to union demands," Sheinbaum stated, "but a recognition of the hard work and dedication of our teachers." The added vacation week addresses scheduling issues created by recent changes to the school calendar. However, the initiative comes with a hefty price tag: an additional 36 billion pesos in the annual budget. Despite the financial implications, the move is seen as a positive step towards improving teachers' working conditions and recognizing their crucial role in education.