Professors called for a new national strike on May 19 Professors at public universities in Venezuela will strike on May 19 to protest low salaries, demanding that bonuses be incorporated into their base pay. This marks the second national strike in less than a month, with institutions across the country participating. The professors argue that current bonuses do not count towards benefits like vacations or severance pay, effectively devaluing their work.

• University professors in Venezuela will hold a 24-hour national strike on May 19.
• The strike is a protest against low salaries and demands that bonuses be considered part of the salary.
• This is the second national strike by university professors in less than a month.
• Various public universities, including UCV, USB, LUZ, ULA, Unellez, and UNEG, are expected to participate.
• Professors argue that current bonuses do not affect vacation, severance, or social security calculations. https://eldiario.com/2026/05/12/profesores-nuevo-paro-nacional-19-de-mayo/