<p>On this day in Labor History the year was 2013.  Riot police used tear gas and water cannons to clear out Zocalo Square in Mexico City.  The square was occupied by protesting teachers.  The teachers had been on strike for weeks.  They wanted changes made to education reforms that had been passed by the Mexican government. </p>

On this day in Labor History the year was 2013. Riot police used tear gas and water cannons to clear out Zocalo Square in Mexico City. The square was occupied by protesting teachers. The teachers had been on strike for weeks. They wanted changes made to education reforms that had been passed by the Mexican government.

<p>On this day in Labor History the year was 2013. &nbsp;Riot police used tear gas and water cannons to clear out Zocalo Square in Mexico City. &nbsp;The square was occupied by protesting teachers. &nbsp;The teachers had been on strike for weeks. &nbsp;They wanted changes made to education reforms that had been passed by the Mexican government.&nbsp;</p>

September 13 - Beating Teachers in the Streets

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