Labor reform

Mexican senators applauding in the Senate chamber after approving the 40-hour workweek reform.

Senate approves reform to 40-hour workweek

11. helmikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI AI:n luoma kuva

Mexico's Senate approved a constitutional reform on February 11, 2026, reducing the weekly workweek from 48 to 40 hours, with gradual implementation until 2030. The initiative, proposed by President Claudia Sheinbaum, passed by majority and was sent immediately to the Chamber of Deputies. It preserves one day off per six worked, without salary cuts.

Court orders transfer of labor reform case within 24 hours

The IV Chamber of the National Appeals Court in Federal Contencioso Administrativo ordered labor judge Alejandro Ojeda to transfer the labor reform case within 24 hours. The order aims to resolve the jurisdiction dispute and speed up the government's challenge to the CGT's injunction. It marks another setback for the labor union confederation.

Government starts process for judge who backed labor reform to stay past 75

26. huhtikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

The government began on Friday the process for two judges nearing 75 to remain in office, including Víctor Arturo Pesino, who upheld the labor reform. Pesino signed with María Dora González the ruling suspending a precautionary measure against the law. The CGT criticized the decision and plans to appeal.

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Peronism presents own labor reform project in Deputies

Unión por la Patria presented a counter-labor reform project in the Chamber of Deputies to protect labor rights and regulate platform work. This initiative differs from the Government's modernization plan, which is progressing in the Senate but faces hurdles in Deputies. The Peronist project expands maternity and paternity leaves amid extraordinary Congress sessions until late February.

Elio del Re criticizes ultraactividad in labor reform for SMEs

26. tammikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

ADIMRA president Elio del Re questioned aspects of Javier Milei's labor reform, particularly ultraactividad for SMEs that creates uncertainty. As the government accelerates Senate negotiations for a February 11 session, labor lawyers reject the bill as unconstitutional. Industrial and legal opposition highlights complexities in the current text.

Consejo de mayo proposes reforms in expropiations, lands and education

Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni presented the final report of the Consejo de Mayo, promoted by Javier Milei's Government. The document outlines changes to the Expropriations Law, rural land regime, and educational reform with greater provincial autonomy. These proposals will form the basis of bills for Congress in 2026 and extraordinary sessions.

Ate confirms national strike against milei's labor reform

08. joulukuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI

The Association of State Workers (ATE) confirmed a national strike for Tuesday in rejection of the labor reform pushed by Javier Milei's government. The action includes a march to Congress at 11 a.m. and criticizes potential cuts in public employment. The administration announced it will deduct the day from participating state employees.

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