Metro workers in Mexico City began a march on Wednesday, February 4, to demand resources for maintenance, safety equipment, and review of labor conditions. The protest, called by the National Union of Collective Transport System Workers, started from Balderas station toward the Zócalo, impacting traffic in the center. The demands highlight issues ignored by local government despite dialogue attempts.
The march by Metro workers in Mexico City took place on Wednesday, February 4, as a pressure tactic against capital authorities. Called by the National Union of Collective Transport System Workers (SNTSTC) Metro, the mobilization started around 3:30 p.m. at Balderas station, a key point in the city center, and headed toward the Zócalo and other strategic areas.
This protest marks a critical point in the relationship between the union and the Government of Mexico City, led by Clara Brugada Molina. Workers denounce that the resources allocated to the Metro are insufficient to cover basic operational needs, endangering staff and the millions of daily users. Although no general strike is planned, the march anticipates traffic disruptions and possible service interferences.
Key demands include adequate budget allocation for train, track, and facility maintenance, as well as provision of work clothes, safety equipment, and personal protection gear. The union also calls for attention to pending labor issues, such as position reorganization and conditions that violate prior agreements, including extended shifts. Protesters emphasize the need to enhance user safety, arguing that a better-maintained system benefits the entire population.
The march's context involves ongoing criticisms of infrastructure maintenance deficiencies in the Metro and frequent failures, which impact the quality and safety of the capital's most used service. Local authorities have responded with calls for dialogue and stated they will review maintenance needs, but no concrete commitments between the government and union have been published yet.
