Jorge Álvarez Máynez, leader of Movimiento Ciudadano, criticized the Morena party for not including two mandatory days off in a labor reform that reduces the workweek to 40 hours, claiming it betrays workers' rights.
The leader of the Movimiento Ciudadano, Jorge Álvarez Máynez, has expressed strong criticism towards the Morena party regarding their recent labor reform, which aims to reduce the workweek to 40 hours. He stated that the reform fails to include a critical provision for two mandatory days of rest, thus falling short of its promise to benefit workers. Álvarez accused Morena of lacking political will and suggested that the changes are more politically motivated than genuinely beneficial to the workforce.
Álvarez also highlighted concerns about the overall implications of the reform introduced by President Claudia Sheinbaum, arguing that it fails to meet its primary objective of improving working conditions. He indicated that these legislative changes might be influenced by electoral motives rather than focusing on the actual needs of workers in Mexico. The lack of two mandatory rest days undermines the intent of reducing the working week and raises questions about the efficacy of the reform.
In light of these criticisms, Álvarez urged for the reform to be amended before it reaches a vote in the Chamber of Deputies. He stressed the importance of ensuring that workers' rights are upheld and that they receive adequate rest, warning that without such provisions, the new labor regulations would not fulfill their intended purpose. The discussion surrounding this issue highlights ongoing tensions between different political factions in addressing labor rights and worker benefits.
