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

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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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