Indefinite strike by SUTEP, health and university workers
Indefinite strike started in May 1991 by SUTEP, health workers and national universities and lasted 104 days. The government declared a state of emergency in the education sector and teachers returned to classes on August 23.
In May 1991, an indefinite strike of SUTEP (Sindicato Unitario de Trabajadores en la Educación del Perú) began, together with health workers and national university workers. The strike lasted several months, significantly affecting the country's education sector. The government declared a state of emergency in the education sector in July to avoid jeopardizing the school year. After 104 days of strike, teachers finally returned to the classroom on August 23.