Overview
- The federation Fentase restarted a nationwide indefinite stoppage after the Education Ministry did not disburse the S/1,560 benefit agreed in the 2023 collective pact for regime 276 staff.
- Administrative functions in schools are halted, including cleaning, maintenance, public service desks, laboratory and library work, and tasks in the Ciaji platform used for grades and student transfers at year’s end.
- Union leaders cite Emergency Decree No. 088 as permitting special transfers from central balances and urge the release of roughly S/78 million.
- The Education Ministry has told workers there is no budget available, while unions argue the payment is an obligation under Law No. 31188 on collective bargaining.
- Regional actions continue, with a march to Ayacucho’s regional government seeking mediation and with Fentase in Cusco alleging obstruction and reprisals by some local officials.