Occupational medicine has been warning for years about the dangers of continuous work for people's health. Royfid Torres pointed out that working without rest leads to fatigue and illnesses that diminish productivity. There has been a call to establish a balance between work and personal life, supported by the International Labor Organization and international agencies.
Before the Congress of Mexico City, Royfid Torres emphasized the importance of considering decent work as a way to eliminate inequalities in income and working conditions. The proposal includes initiatives such as Dignified Vacations and the Chair Law, which aim to maximize workers' rights.
The Orange Bench, represented by Royfid Torres, has presented a call to reduce the working hours in Mexico City from 48 to 40 hours per week. It is argued that Mexico has exhausting working hours, leading to low levels of productivity and well-being, as well as an increase in chronic degenerative diseases.
Juan Zavala, deputy, highlighted that the reduction of working hours is not a passing trend but an initiative that has been promoted for a long time. He urged not to delay the approval of this measure any longer, as he indicates that there is political interest in carrying it out quickly.
Alejandro Piña, coordinator of the local Operational Commission of Movimiento Ciudadano, emphasized that this fight for 40 working hours is, in fact, an act of labor justice and social reconstruction. He pointed out that there is technical evidence and international support backing this initiative, only lacking the political will to carry it out.
