The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, announced during a meeting with union leaders and workers' representatives the beginning of the transition process to a 40-hour workweek in the country. In this regard, working groups were established to debate and discuss the necessary changes.
The Secretary of Labor, Marath Bolaños, emphasized the importance of achieving this transformation through dialogue with the various labor sectors. He announced the call for national consultation forums from June 2 to July 7 to ensure the participation of all involved in the process.
"Reducing work hours does not diminish productivity or the value generated; what it does is dignify the existence of workers," Bolaños stressed. For his part, the coordinator of the Morena parliamentary group in San Lázaro, Ricardo Monreal, assured that the deputies are ready to discuss the 40-hour workweek reform.
Monreal also mentioned that a deliberation process, analysis, and meetings with entrepreneurs, academics, unionists, and workers will take place from June 2 to June 5 to enrich the proposal already in Congress.
In a video message on social media, Monreal stated that the 40-hour weekly work schedule would be implemented before 2030, reaffirming Claudia Sheinbaum's commitment to the workers of the country. It is expected that, through the open working groups, what is best for Mexico will be defined, and Congress will be prepared to legislate accordingly.
Sheinbaum highlighted that the goal is to achieve a consensus reform, taking into account the importance of participation and dialogue among all actors involved in the labor sector in Mexico.
