SMSEM celebrates 74 years of supporting teachers in Mexico

The Teachers Union of the State of Mexico (SMSEM) celebrated its 74th anniversary with a ceremony in Toluca. The event was led by General Secretary Jenaro Martínez Reyes and Miguel Ángel Hernández Espejel, head of the Secretariat of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation.

The commemoration highlighted historical achievements since the union's founding on October 1, 1952. Key accomplishments noted include the establishment of retirement funds, housing assistance, dental and rehabilitation centers, and child welfare centers. The union currently represents more than 105,000 members, providing salary certainty and professional development.

During the ceremony, the 'Young Union Promise' 2026 awards were presented to Nataly García Rosales, José Eduardo Juárez Goy, Edgar Josué Miguel Montaño, and Lucero Yanet Pacheco Ramírez.