Overview
- Non‑permanent firefighters in Tijuana held a peaceful protest at City Hall on Monday to demand equal pay with unionized staff and permanent jobs.
- City leaders met the group and said the municipal treasury will run a financial feasibility study next week, with the mayor and the city attorney slated to continue talks after the review.
- Protesters report biweekly pay of about 3,500 to 4,500 pesos, which they say forces many to take second jobs and even buy their own gear such as boots and flashlights.
- The group also called for a pension trust for families of fallen workers, pay alignment for injured and retired personnel, and shorter shifts for safety.
- Firefighters say more than 200 colleagues still lack permanent status and that a promise of 50 new base positions has not been fulfilled, raising pressure on officials as the budget study sets the path for any changes.