# Teacher union labor and funding disputes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/teacher-union-labor-and-funding-disputes > Updated: 2026-10-23T23:52:01.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Teacher unions across several countries are engaging in disputes regarding budget allocations, salary levels, and payment delays. In Chile, the Colegio de Profesores has criticized proposed 2027 budget cuts that might reduce teaching hours and lead to layoffs, calling the economic approach “extremely grave.” Simultaneously, in Venezuela, the Asociación de Profesores Universitarios (APUCV) is disputing government claims regarding faculty salaries, noting that while officials suggest earnings up to 500 dollars, most professors actually receive between 100 and 170 dollars. In Mexico, the Movimiento Democrático del Magisterio Zacatecano (MDMZ) has threatened protests over unpaid salaries, with some workers reportedly going up to 69 days without pay. In the United States, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is demanding increased state funding for Chicago Public Schools, alleging the state owes the system approximately $6.8 billion and warning that insufficient support could result in cuts to special education, arts, and athletics. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Teachers' unions demand salary payments in Mexico and increased funding in US Teachers' unions in Zacatecas, Mexico, threaten protests over unpaid wages, while Chicago's CTU demands more state funding to prevent cuts to public schools. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/teachers-unions-demand-salary-payments-in-mexico-and-increased-funding-in-us ### 2026-10-01: Teacher unions protest budget cuts in Chile and wage claims in Venezuela Teacher unions in Chile and Venezuela are protesting against government policies and wage discrepancies, specifically regarding potential layoffs in Chile and disputed salary figures in Venezuela. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/teacher-unions-protest-budget-cuts-in-chile-and-wage-claims-in-venezuela --- Cite as: Teacher union labor and funding disputes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/teacher-union-labor-and-funding-disputes