Workers Party Proposes to Guarantee Two Days of Rest
The deputies propose to reform Article 123 of Mexico’s Constitution to guarantee the right of two days of rest for every five days of work.
Labor
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Steelworkers Plan Parallel Trip to Mexico During Labour-Excluded “Team Canada” Trade Mission
The Canadian-American labour delegation to Mexico includes representatives of the USW, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and the AFL-CIO Solidarity Center.
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Cineteca Will Conduct Assessment of Staff Working Conditions
An official responded three days after the peaceful protest by Colectiva Cineteca, which brings together 240 employees out of the 340 who work at the three Cineteca locations.
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University of Sonora Union Demands 50% Salary Increase; Doesn’t Rule out Strike
The union also proposes increases in benefits such as food baskets and contributions to the savings fund.
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Mexico’s Cineteca Nacional Workers Hired Through Outsourcing Demand Dignified Treatment
Colectiva Cineteca represents workers between 30 & 40 years of age, some of whom have worked there for more than 18 years.
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Unions Warn 40 Hour Workweek Reform Could be “Paper-Only”
Multiple unions raised concerns over the maintenance of a six day workweek, overtime pay reduction and an increase in tax burdens for workers.
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Workweek Reform Lowers Overtime Pay
“As it stands, the reform gives employers tools to extend the workday more cheaply than before,” labour specialist Loyo concluded, opening the door to an effective 52 hour work week.
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Hyundai Supplier Union Wins Recognition
After a four and a half year fight, SITRABICS was recognized as a union of transport workers in the supply chains in Mexico & the US.
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Mexican Senate Committees Approve Gradual 40 Hour Work Week
Workers Party Senator Gonzalo Yañez stated all arguments in favor of the reform are undermined by the issue of overtime pay & complained that initiatives presented by PT legislators had not been taken into account. Nevertheless, he said, they would vote in favour.
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Mexico’s Largest Trade Union Federation Adds 2 to Leadership Race
Three candidates vie for the leadership of what is generally regarded as a corporatist behemoth, while the possibility of a national unity ticket looms, dimming the potential sharp debate.
