Introduction to the Decrees by Claudia Sheinbaum
On June 23, Mexico City’s Mayor and Head of the Executive Federal Government, Claudia Sheinbaum, announced two educational decrees. The first decree involves the abolition of the Unit for the Career System of Teachers and Teachers (Usicamm), as part of a teacher mobility and promotion system. The second decree focuses on reducing the retirement age for teachers.
Background and Context
Sheinbaum expressed her commitment to these changes since May 15, acknowledging that the current system imposes many restrictions and causes dissatisfaction among educators.
Supporting Consultation
The Secretary of Public Education, Mario Delgado, explained that these decisions are backed by a national consultation conducted on May 30 during a Consejo Técnico Escolar session. Over 127,000 schools participated, including 30,000 multigrado institutions.
Preliminary Results
According to preliminary results, the majority of teachers believe that seniority and years of service should be the decisive factors for labor movements.
Details of the Decrees
Abolition of Usicamm
Sheinbaum Pardo emphasized that the Usicamm replacement proposal will not originate from the presidency but from school communities through on-site assemblies. This ensures that no issues arise after opinions are not considered.
Reduction of Retirement Age
Sheinbaum also announced a progressive reduction of the minimum retirement age for state employees under the ISSSTE regime. This reform reverses a modification established in 2007 during Felipe Calderon’s administration, which gradually increased the minimum retirement age.
Impact of the Decrees
Under the new measure, women can retire at 53 and men at 55 by 2034, compared to the previous requirements of 58 and 60 years respectively. This change will incur a fiscal cost exceeding 36,000 million pesos. However, according to the official, it is a labor justice act recognizing years of service without imposing additional requirements.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of these decrees? The main goal is to improve teacher mobility and promote a more just retirement system for educators.
- Who was involved in the consultation process? Over 127,000 schools participated in the national consultation, including more than 30,000 multigrado institutions.
- What changes will the reduction of retirement age bring? By 2034, women can retire at 53 and men at 55, compared to the previous ages of 58 and 60.
- What is the fiscal impact of these decrees? The reduction in retirement age will have a fiscal cost exceeding 36,000 million pesos.
