Striking employees at the CCB cease labor due to backlogged wages
The Centro Cultural del Bosque (CCB), a significant space for performing arts in Mexico City, has been thrown into uncertainty following an announcement by its technical team. The team, crucial for the daily operation of the CCB, has decided to initiate an indefinite work stoppage, effective from Monday, July 28.
The decision comes after the team's unpaid salaries for the past three months. Since May, the CCB technical team has not received any income, a situation they consider as a form of labor exploitation and a violation of their rights. The economic stability of the team is of utmost importance for the smooth running of the CCB, which houses various theaters, rehearsal rooms, and training spaces.
The CCB, a reference in the cultural life of the capital, facilitates the realization of theater seasons, festivals, training workshops, and initiatives. It is managed by the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes (INBAL) and has been a meeting point for theater companies, contemporary dance, and various artistic groups. The work stoppage is expected to impact the development of all activities habitually carried out there.
The CCB technical team has expressed concern about the direct impact the work stoppage has on the economy of their families. They will not resume their responsibilities until they are guaranteed adequate payments and dignified working conditions.
As of now, there is no publicly available detailed reporting or official announcements mentioning a strike by the technical team at the CCB. To stay updated on any developing labor dispute at the CCB, it is recommended to monitor official communications from Mexico’s National Institute of Fine Arts or government cultural departments, trustworthy news outlets specializing in arts and labor issues in Mexico, or contacting unions or workers’ associations connected to the venue.
The economic instability of the CCB technical team, integral to the smooth operation of the center and its various cultural activities, is connected to their unpaid salaries over the past three months. This situation, viewed as labor exploitation, has led them to initiate an indefinite work stoppage, affecting the finance of the institute and its culture-centric programs.
