Freedom of association in Mexico has opened up new possibilities for workers by allowing them to freely join the union of their choice regardless of their geographic location. This has led to conflicts when multiple unions coexist within the same company.
Labor law and union specialist Leonel Castro Acosta explained that these situations can cause friction between unions, even requiring the intervention of security forces to maintain order during contract negotiations.
He emphasized that union pluralism, although supported by current legislation, can generate internal conflicts when there is a lack of coordination between the parties involved, so unions must focus on more than just economic benefits.
In this regard, he noted that in addition to salaries, unions need to manage emotional and social support to improve the quality of life of workers and their families, including agreements with schools, access to housing programs, procedures with institutions such as Infonavit, and the promotion of comprehensive well-being for union members.