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Ep. 06 — Mexico: A Changing Labor Landscape
02/05/2024
Ep. 06 — Mexico: A Changing Labor Landscape
This episode of the Wild Side podcast delves into the intricacies of Mexico, shedding light on its trade unions, labor codes, and recent developments impacting employee relations. In a staggering shift, more than 90% of Mexico's industrial companies were under collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) before May 2023. However, by June 1st, this figure plummeted to less than 20%. Reuters reports that a staggering 139,000 CBAs dissolved in May 2023 alone. Leaving companies used to years of so-called “Protection Agreements” or sweetheart deals with “white“ unions, union-free. Starting in the auto sector, and aided by US colleagues and the USMCA treaty, Mexico’s more militant unions are on the organizing trail. Host Alan Wild unravels the events leading to this significant change, offers insights into the future of trade unions, and explores the considerations companies may be contemplating. Key Takeaways: A data snippet of Mexico’s economy and demographics. [1:51] Current events impacting Mexico’s trade unions. [4:30] Mexican labor codes and regulations. [6:43] A brief history of Mexican trade unions. [9:18] Pertinent information for companies with employees in Mexico. [12:38] Resources: — Request the 2023 HR Policy Survey
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