Joviel Acevedo

Joviel Acevedo

union leader Guatemala

Joviel Acevedo is a prominent figure in Guatemalan education, having served as the leader of the Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Educación de Guatemala (STEG) for two decades. His leadership has been marked by controversies, particularly regarding negotiations and protests that have impacted the school calendar. In May 2024, the STEG's decision to request a financial contribution from teachers for a protest raised questions about the transparency of union operations and highlighted ongoing disputes with the Ministry of Education over collective agreements. Acevedo's tenure reflects the challenges faced by the education system in Guatemala, as it strives for improvement amid significant obstacles.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
13 wks
Reach
1,628,926
Power
7,456$
Sentiment
5.17
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guatemala 54 5.17 3.95% +130% 17,915,568 1,628,926 $82,000 7,456$
Totals 54 17,915,568 1,628,926 $82,000 7,456$
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Recent Mentions

Guatemala Guatemala: Joviel Acevedo led the union that prompted the suspension of disciplinary processes against teachers. 5

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: La CC deja sin efecto amparos al STEG y Mineduc reanuda procesos disciplinarios

Guatemala Guatemala: Joviel Acevedo is the union leader whose actions have led to the closure of schools in support of the strike. 5

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Mineduc contratará tutores para reponer clases pérdidas por la huelga del STEG

Guatemala Guatemala: Joviel Acevedo is a former militant of the EGP and a union leader who has negotiated with five governments. 2

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: El Estado, en jaque por la tiranía sindical del STEG

Guatemala Guatemala: Joviel Acevedo, a union leader, called for a social dialogue after the cancellation of a meeting with the Ministry of Education. 6

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Bernardo Arévalo explica por qué el Ejecutivo se ausentó de citación de la UNE con Joviel Acevedo

Guatemala Guatemala: Joviel Acevedo is the general secretary of the Teachers' Union of Guatemala (STEG) and has been vocal about the need for an OIT commission to evaluate labor negotiations. 7

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: ¿Vendrá una comisión de la OIT a Guatemala para evaluar la negociación del pacto colectivo del magisterio?

Guatemala Guatemala: Joviel Acevedo is a union leader who was involved in a suspended meeting with government authorities regarding the demands of the teachers' union in Guatemala. 6

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Ejecutivo se ausenta de citación con Joviel Acevedo y reunión queda suspendida