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Federal Order Reopens UMSNH During Strike as Union Appeals

A federal court converted the walkout to a doors-open strike pending rapid appellate review.

Overview

  • UMSNH began reopening campus access Saturday after a judge on Friday ordered the strike continue as a doors-open action, which keeps pickets in place but allows entry to buildings.
  • The SUEUM union said it filed complaints with collegiate courts to restore a doors‑closed strike, with decisions expected within about 48 hours that could arrive Tuesday.
  • University officials carried out a symbolic handover of facilities in Morelia and said a date to resume classes remains under review, asking students to watch official channels.
  • Workers launched the walkout April 20 to seek a larger raise and payment of overdue items including union supports, pantry vouchers, life insurance, promotions, scholarships and work tools.
  • Rector Yarabí Ávila alleged state political pressure on the university’s autonomy, while leading legislators highlighted a rise in state funding to more than 4.5 billion pesos and a 4.5% budget share as students and nearby merchants waited for in‑person activity to restart.