The situation of university financing has generated a new conflict between teaching unions and the national government. The university unions They have called a national strike for next Thursday, in response to the presidential veto of the University Financing Law.
This announcement has generated a series of reactions and movements both within the educational field and in society in general. The Trade Union Front of National Universities, the highest reference of the university unionswhich brings together all the teaching and non-teaching unions in the country, has decided to carry out a 24-hour strike next Thursday.
This strike is a measure of force to demand the veto of the norm that they consider crucial for the adequate financing of the public universities. The decision to call the strike was made at a meeting that took place yesterday, where the unions decided to deepen their fight plan in defense of quality public universities with decent salaries.
The presidential veto of the Law of University Financing has been one of the main causes of this conflict. The Chamber of Deputies failed to block the veto, which has generated great frustration among unions and students.
The law, which had been approved by Congress, sought to ensure adequate financing for public universities and guarantee decent salaries for teaching and non-teaching staff.. In response to this situation, the unions have decided to call a meeting next Tuesday with the National Interuniversity Council (CIN) and the students to agree on a programmatic framework for action.
This meeting is crucial to define the next measures and coordinate the actions to follow in the fight for adequate financing of the universities. The impact of this conflict has been felt throughout the country, with protests and mobilizations in several universities.
Measures
Students have held takeovers in several institutions, while teachers have held strikes and marches to express their discontent. The situation has generated a great debate in society about the importance of university financing and the need to guarantee quality education for all.
The government, for its part, has defended its decision to veto the law, arguing that the measure was necessary to control public spending and avoid an excessive increase in the fiscal deficit. However, unions and students consider that this decision puts the quality of education and job stability of university workers at risk.
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