UPDATE (FEB. 7th, 2019): So far, it only spread to other consumer goods retailers and manufacturers within Matamoros and a few other maquiladoras not previously represented by SJIIM-CTM. RESULTS: 48 Companies on strike where Union has asked for an increase of 20% of wages plus a bonus of 32K mexican Read more…
With the new year came to Mexico the much awaited raise to minimum wages, along with the creation of the “Northern Border Free Zone”. This has been confusing for workers, labor unions and companies, so we hope to help you understand it better by reviewing 4 key points. If you Read more…
Are we closer to 2 bilateral trade agreements? “UMFTA” or “MUFTA” (US-Mexico Free Trade Agreement) or “CUSFTA” (Canada-US Free Trade Agreement)? There has been much ado about little this week on NAFTA 2.0. As Canada is put in a “take it or leave it” position just 3 days away from the Read more…
July’s Presidential election in Mexico was peaceful, decisive and exemplary. With 53% of the vote and the majority of both Federal Houses of Congress in Mexico, the MORENA party should have a ready hand to establish a government plan and program. Several unusual campaign promises for a left-leaning presidential candidate, Read more…
On January 19th, 2018, in the Official Gazette of the State of Baja California, the decree number 163 was published by means the article 2420 of the Civil Code for the State of Baja California was amended to establish a validity of 3 years to powers of attorney. The reformed Read more…
Look for major decisions to be made in April or May that will decide the fate of NAFTA for good (or worse). The following timeline shows the key dates to look forward to this year regarding NAFTA: You can read more about Mexico’s potential new NAFTA negotiator Jesús Read more…
Happy new year 2018! We are excited (and a bit worried) about what is coming up this year so we wanted to share it with you. Expect more updates from us on relevant topics throughout this year! Mexican Congress deadline for creating new Labor Courts in Mexico: February 28, 2018. Read more…