Working Poverty in Mexico Decreases in 2025
However, nearly one in three people still did not have sufficient income to cover the basic basket of goods.
Labor
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Proposals, Not Protests, says Tereso Medina, New Leader of CTM
The new President of Mexico’s largest labour federation made a contradictory speech, on one hand declaring the end of corporatism, and the other disavowing protest and vowing to serve Mexico’s productive sector to an audience which included COPARMEX’ President.
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Corporatism’s Dead, Long Live Corporatism
Mexico’s historic labour unions are trying to re-align themselves with the Fourth Transformation while the PRI continues sinking.
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Strike at Tornel Rubber Plant: 1,051 Workers Walk
The union say the strike stems from systematic and repeated violations of their collective bargaining agreements and an unsuccessful application of the USMCA Rapid Response Mechanism.
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Pasta de Conchos: Industrial Homicide
Two decades since 65 miners lost their lives, families continue to demand justice. Not all the bodies have been recovered, nor has Grupo México been fully held accountable.
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Only 32 Labour Inspectors in Mexico City for Over 460,000 Companies
Between October 2024 and August 2025, the first year of the current local administration, the Labor Secretariat carried out only 592 workplace visits.
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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.
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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.
