Chile: Teachers call for indefinite strike beginning June 3

Event

A teachers' union in Chile is calling for an indefinite strike beginning Monday, June 3, across the country. The Colegio de Profesores union represents around 42,000 teachers and is calling for the strike in response to the Ministry of Education's most recently rejected proposal in ongoing negotiations; associated demonstrations and marches are possible in the coming weeks along with other disruptions. Around 1 million students are estimated to be out of class as a result of the strike.

Advice

Individuals in Chile are advised to monitor the situation and avoid any public demonstrations as a precaution.