For generations, working Monday through Saturday has been the norm for many Mexicans due to outdated labor laws established after the Mexican Revolution over a century ago, which aimed to protect workers' rights. In contrast to numerous countries that have shifted to a 40-hour workweek or less, Mexico, like several other Latin American nations, has not seen this significant change in labor benefits.

Currently, a reform is being discussed in the Mexican Congress that seeks to establish a 40-hour workweek, aimed at granting workers more leisure time to potentially boost productivity. Proposed by President Claudia Sheinbaum's government, this initiative is presented as a step forward in labor rights, with the intention of modernizing Mexico's labor practices.

However, there is skepticism among some lawmakers and worker organizations who argue that the government's proposal may be misleading and lacks specificity regarding implementation. They raise concerns that such reforms need careful consideration to ensure the well-being of workers and to avoid the pitfalls of superficial legislative changes that do not address the deeper issues within the labor system.