Since its founding in 1932, the Union of Day Laborers and Industrial Workers of the Maquiladora Industry (SJOIIM) has maintained a strong commitment to education as an essential part of its union struggle.
In 2025, that commitment was reaffirmed with the Scholarship Seminar, where the new application process for educational support aimed at workers and their families was presented.
Education: A Pillar of Union Struggle
The meeting took place in the union hall, where union delegates gathered to receive the official information about the 2025 Scholarships.
This program has been one of the major achievements secured in collective bargaining agreements, ensuring its permanence and fairness in distribution.
The Education Commission President, Sergio Villarreal, along with Secretary Tirso Cortés, Vocal Sandra Toon, and Secretary of External Affairs Jesús Sánchez, led the seminar and explained each key point of the process.
Message of Unity and Self-Improvement
SJOIIM General Secretary, Juan Villafuerte Morales, delivered the welcome address, emphasizing not only the value of education but also unity as the foundation for collective success:
“Let’s continue to promote education through our collective bargaining agreement.
Today we have the resources to keep learning. We have agreements with ITEA, universities, high schools… We are always looking for new support programs for our members and their families.”
With this vision, the union not only defends labor rights, but also builds educational opportunities that can transform generations.
What Was Covered in the Seminar?
During the session, delegates learned in detail about:
- The procedure for submitting documentation
- Requirements and criteria for selecting beneficiaries
- Key dates for the 2025 calendar
- Official communication channels for questions and updates
Real-time questions were also addressed, ensuring all representatives can provide clear and timely information to their coworkers.
A Union with a Vision for the Future
With this initiative, SJOIIM confirms its commitment to the academic development of its members, understanding that education is the best tool to transform lives, strengthen families, and prepare better professionals for tomorrow.
The active participation of delegates shows a genuine interest in sharing these benefits, and proves that the union continues to move forward not only in labor matters, but also in social and educational initiatives.
Final Words
The 2025 Scholarship Seminar is more than just an informational meeting—it is clear proof that SJOIIM prioritizes the training and well-being of its members, promoting access to a better quality of life through education.
With organization, commitment, and vision, the union keeps its history of struggle alive while planting seeds for the future in every household that is part of this great labor family.
📌 Education is a right, not a privilege.
And at SJOIIM, that right is defended and promoted every single day.
For more information about the scholarship process, contact your union delegate or the SJOIIM Education Department.