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Mexico: State Legislatures Approve Sheinbaum's Work Week Reduction Reform

Is the 40-hour work week a historic win for Mexican workers or a crushing burden that threatens small businesses in the country?
Mexico: State Legislatures Approve Sheinbaum's Work Week Reduction Reform
Above: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks at Campo Marte, Mexico City, during Flag Day Celebration on Feb. 24. Image credit: Mariana Maytorena/ObturadorMX/Getty Images

The Spin

Left narrative

Reducing the work week to 40 hours is a historic act of justice that ends abusive schedules and improves workers' quality of life without cutting pay. This reform will benefit millions of Mexican workers and boost productivity — since working more hours hasn't made Mexico competitive. Finally, a government in Mexico has prioritized human wellbeing over corporate profits.

Right narrative

The work week reduction forces businesses to reorganize shifts and absorb massive costs without government support, threatening the survival of small enterprises that employ most Mexicans. Micro and small businesses already struggle with rising wages, aggressive tax enforcement and insecurity. Gradual implementation doesn't eliminate the financial burden, just delays the damage to job creators.

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