Rubén Moreira, the coordinator of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) in the Mexican Chamber of Deputies, has called for the Senate to formally enact a constitutional reform aimed at establishing a minimum wage of 18,000 pesos per month for various public sector professionals. This group includes teachers, doctors, nurses, police officers, military personnel, and members of the national guard. Moreira's demands highlight a pressing issue concerning the fair compensation of essential workers in Mexico, reflecting the broader concerns of social justice and equity in wage distribution.

Moreira criticized the Senate for more than a year of inaction regarding this reform, suggesting that their delays have constituted a serious institutional failure. He argued that this lack of action undermines the rule of law and directly impacts thousands of Mexican workers who depend on fair wages for their livelihood. The reform was passed by both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, along with the majority of local congresses, indicating widespread support across various legislative bodies.

The proposed constitutional amendment would amend Article 123 of the Mexican Constitution, which regulates labor rights. By setting a minimum income equivalent to the average salary of workers affiliated with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), the reform seeks to align public sector salaries more closely with the rising costs of living and to ensure that essential workers receive adequate compensation for their services, thereby addressing long-standing inequities in the Mexican labor market.