Benefits such as savings funds, emotional wages, scholarships, and food packages have been some of the demands that union members have made during the collective bargaining agreement renewal period.
Martín Franco, the Coordinator of Union Action at United Unions for a Modern Mexico (Sucomm), mentioned that this year there has been a push to ensure that the working class has better wages and benefits.
He stated that collective bargaining agreements are subject to renewal at least one year after the date on which the tripartite agreement between employers, workers, and unions was reached to establish working conditions.
Martín Franco, the coordinator within Sucomm, noted that within these renewals, the demands of the working class have been brought to the fore, particularly regarding specific benefits and services.
Leading among these, he emphasized, is the request to integrate the Savings Fund, which he said is a very important benefit that, although many workplaces have it, could be subject to adjustments to provide a better benefit.
Martín Franco clarified that this isn't the workers' only request; the infamous "emotional salary" has also been included as another demand in their collective bargaining agreements.
This is linked to time away from the workplace, especially if they need to seek medical care, complete government procedures, or attend to family commitments without having to lose their daily wages, he said.