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.
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.
The union also proposes increases in benefits such as food baskets and contributions to the savings fund.
Colectiva Cineteca represents workers between 30 & 40 years of age, some of whom have worked there for more than 18 years.
Multiple unions raised concerns over the maintenance of a six day workweek, overtime pay reduction and an increase in tax burdens for workers.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
“Our struggle is legitimate; we are not asking for privileges or luxuries, only better working conditions and job security. We also seek dialogue. This situation has become unsustainable.”
The leadership of Mexico’s largest trade union federation has traditionally, and controversially, been a lifetime position.