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Mexico City Transit Workers Approve Pay Deal, Averting Cablebús, Trolebús and Tren Ligero Strike

Union ratification pauses the work stoppage pending federal registration of the pact.

Overview

  • The Alianza de Tranviarios de México assembly accepted a proposal from the city’s Mobility Secretariat that includes a 3.5% general wage increase.
  • Beyond the across-the-board raise, salary tabulator adjustments of roughly 9% to 11% will be applied based on job category.
  • The agreement raises food-voucher benefits to help offset higher household costs.
  • Union leader Gerardo Martínez Hernández said a follow-up meeting with the Mobility Secretary will sign off on remaining administrative items in a formal minute.
  • Both parties will submit the accord to the Federal Center for Conciliation and Labor Registration to formalize and ensure compliance while maintaining uninterrupted service.