Classes in Oaxaca are set to resume this Monday following an agreement to end a 19-day teachers strike [1].
The resolution of the strike is critical because the protests paralyzed the education of 100,000 students [1]. The disruption affected schools across the state, including protests known as plantones in the city's Zócalo.
The decision to lift the protests followed an internal vote by the National Coordinator of Education Workers, or CNTE. A total of 12,118 members voted in favor of the agreement with the state government to end the strike [1].
While the agreement aims to restore order to the classrooms, some reports indicate a lack of total uniformity. One source said that a sector of CNTE teachers may still refuse to hold classes [2]. This contradiction suggests that while the official strike is over, localized disruptions could persist.
The strike had created a significant gap in the academic calendar. The return to school on Monday follows nearly three weeks of tension between the labor union and state officials [1].
Previous reports from May 2026 indicated earlier national disruptions, but the current agreement specifically addresses the localized standoff in Oaxaca [2]. The state government and union representatives have worked to resolve the grievances that led to the 19-day shutdown [1].
“Classes in Oaxaca are set to resume this Monday following an agreement to end a 19-day teachers strike.”
The resolution of this strike highlights the significant leverage the CNTE holds over the Mexican education system. By mobilizing 100,000 students' absences, the union successfully forced the Oaxaca state government into negotiations. However, the reported resistance from some teacher sectors suggests that the underlying labor disputes may not be fully resolved, potentially leading to future intermittent disruptions.
