The Collective Transportation System (STC) Metro de la Ciudad de México announced an agreement with the leadership of the National Union of STC METRO to fully restore service operations after disruptions caused by staggered strikes. According to an official communiqué, the General Director of Metro, Adrián Rubalcava Suárez, stated that the negotiations aimed to reach agreements that would allow normalizing train circulation across the entire network. Authorities detailed that working tables with the National Union of Workers of the STC address key issues such as user transportation safety, permanent track and train maintenance, and the working conditions of the staff. The communiqué notes that the negotiation process has been underway for several months and has allowed progress on relevant agreements, which are now being consolidated to find fundamental solutions. Government dismisses fare increase. During the negotiations, the STC emphasized that Metro is the most important social program of the capital government and assured that a fare increase “is not even up for discussion.” It was also indicated that the Head of Government, Clara Brugada Molina, instructed the system's authorities and the Ministry of Administration and Finance to maintain dialogue tables to address the union's demands. They are confident in normalizing service after agreements. The Metro director expressed confidence that the reconciliation with the union will allow the restoration of normal network operations in the short term, following the uncertainty generated by service interruptions. Capital authorities reiterated that coordinated work with workers will be maintained to guarantee the safety and continuity of transportation in the city.
