Overview
- Workers at two plants launched a coordinated stoppage that began on May 24 to protest utility payments they say were far below expectations.
- Employees reported individual PTU deposits ranging from single digits such as 8, 20 and 80 pesos to low amounts around 180–200 pesos.
- The employer had not published a statement in coverage through May 25, and workers say the company reported active production and exports, which they view as evidence to contest the calculations.
- Labor law gives workers the right to request the company’s annual ISR declaration, seek free advice from PROFEDET or file claims with STPS and the federal conciliation centers, and there is a one‑year window to challenge PTU payments.
- If investigations find underpayment, the Labor Law allows fines for employers that can range roughly from 29,327 to 586,550 pesos and may trigger inspections or required recalculations of distributed utilities.