Sonia Alesso

Sonia Alesso is the head of the Confederación de Trabajadores de la Educación de la República Argentina (CTERA), a prominent teachers' union in Argentina. Known for her advocacy for public education, Alesso has been a vocal critic of government policies that affect teachers' salaries and educational funding. Under her leadership, CTERA has organized strikes and demonstrations to demand better conditions for educators and students alike. Recently, she led a nationwide strike in response to the lack of negotiations for a national salary agreement and the cessation of the National Fund for Teacher Incentive (FONID), emphasizing the importance of quality public education in the face of ongoing budget cuts and educational reforms.