SUTEP and health care workers strike
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 in July before it ended on August 23.
In May 1991, an indefinite strike of SUTEP (Sindicato Unitario de Trabajadores en la Educación del Perú), health workers and national university workers began. The strike continued during June 1991, while the government maintained its position. In July, faced with the continuation of the SUTEP strike, the government declared a state of emergency in the education sector to avoid jeopardizing the school year. After 104 days of strike, teachers returned to the classroom on August 23.