Teachers In Puerto Rico have called for a two day strike, causing for the closings of many schools; hit the jump for more!
Hundreds of teachers have gone on strike, opposing the changes made to their pension plans following an economic crisis. Teachers, principals, political activists and even a Grammy winning artist Rene Perez, half of Calle 13, from Puerto Rico protested against the retirement changes.
Aida Diaz, president of Puerto Rico’s Teachers’ Association, has shown her high disapproval of the law that was approved on Christmas Eve and “calls for switching from a defined benefit plan to a defined contribution system, among other changes. She noted that teachers in Puerto Rico do not collect Social Security, and that many would see a decrease in their pension”
“This is the most important fight in our history,” she said. “It’s about protecting and defending the only source of income we have upon retirement.”
