Sheinbaum Sends 40-Hours Work Week Bill, Raises Minimum Wage (1)

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President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government will send a bill to Congress to reduce weekly work hours to 40 from 48, a move negotiated with Mexico’s private sector.

• Mexico Labour Minister Marath Bolanos said in a press conference on Wed. that weekly work hours will be reduced gradually until reaching 40 hours in 2030
  • The move will not mean a reduction in worker’s salaries or labor benefits
  • 13.4 million people will benefit from work hour reduction
• The bill will be sent to the Senate on Wednesday, Sheinbaum said
• Bolanos announced minimum salary will increase 13% starting ...