• •The National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) has initiated a strike impacting 1.4 million students, according to UPI.com.
• •The labor action is occurring immediately preceding the upcoming World Cup, increasing potential disruption to school schedules.
• •Specific demands of the union remain broad, and it is unclear how long the walkout will last or if the government plans to enter mediation.

Approximately 1.4 million students in Mexico remain out of classrooms as the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) continues a nationwide strike, UPI.com reports. This action coincides with the eve of the World Cup, placing additional pressure on government officials to resolve the dispute. However, the union’s specific list of demands is not yet fully transparent, and the duration of the stoppage remains uncertain. How quickly negotiations progress will determine whether the education system can return to normal operations before the sporting events begin.