University of Sonora resumes classes after 19-day strike ends in vote
The University of Sonora is set to resume operations after a 19-day strike ended with a vote by staff. Workers approved a proposal from university administrators, allowing classes and administrative tasks to restart in the coming hours. Meanwhile, another union has warned of possible further action if salary talks remain unresolved. The Union of Workers and Employees of the University of Sonora (STEUS) called off its strike after 919 members voted in favour of accepting management’s offer, while 476 opposed it. The decision brings an end to nearly three weeks of halted in-person activities, prompting the university to reschedule the semester’s conclusion and other academic deadlines.
The institution will now adjust its calendar, including the grade-entry system for the 2026-1 term, which will stay open as needed once the new dates are confirmed.
Elsewhere, the Union of Academic Workers of the University of Sonora (Staus) held a symbolic protest to highlight delays in its own salary review negotiations. General Secretary Cuauhtémoc Nieblas Cota attended the event and reaffirmed the union’s willingness to continue talks. Staus also confirmed it would work to avoid a planned strike on May 14, provided discussions move forward. With the strike over, the university will focus on resuming classes and administrative work. The grade-entry system and semester timelines will be updated once the revised calendar is finalised. Meanwhile, Staus has signalled its readiness to keep negotiating, aiming to prevent further disruptions.
