Morena, PVEM, and PT Coalition Back Claudia Sheinbaum’s Achievements
In the first year of her tenure, Mexico City’s Chief of Government Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has received support from a coalition of legislators comprising Morena, PVEM, and PT in the Chamber of Deputies. The coalition acknowledged her efforts in labor and wage policies, emphasizing the creation of new formal jobs and wage increases.
Labor Expectations and Job Creation
Pedro Haces Barba, the coordinator of Morena’s Operational Politics in the Chamber of Deputies, highlighted the coalition’s expectations for labor growth. He projected that between 40,000 and 150,000 new formal jobs will be generated by the end of 2025. Sectoral demands are led by Finance, Health, and Technology.
- Haces Barba emphasized that formal employment and wage increases are crucial for social inclusion and productive development.
- He mentioned that real labor income is expected to reach 3,386 pesos per capita monthly by 2025, indicating a recovery from previous inflation.
- However, labor turnover is increasing, with 43% of employees considering resignation and 21% actively seeking new employment. The primary reasons are low salaries, lack of career growth, and ineffective leadership.
Labor Market Overview and Coalition Support
The Mexican labor market presents mixed signals, with a low unemployment rate of 2.8% but over half (56.1%) of the employed population working in informal conditions without access to social security or basic benefits. The economic participation rate is 60.2%, with a significant gap between men (75.7%) and women (46.5%), according to INEGI data from July 2025.
Legislators’ Support for Sheinbaum
Ricardo Monreal Ávila, the coordinator of Morena and president of the Chamber’s Junta de Coordinación Política, stated that the qualified majority in San Lázaro believes Sheinbaum will strengthen social policies initiated by President López Obrador. He affirmed, “We said this nation-building project is the right one.”
Additional Legislators’ Statements
Carlos Puente Salas, coordinator of the PVEM group in the Chamber, acknowledged coordination with the federal executive to implement necessary topics into public policies. He highlighted Sheinbaum’s achievements in security, economy, medicine shortages, and foreign policy.
Reginaldo Sandoval Flores, coordinator of the PT group in the Chamber, emphasized that the Fourth Transformation movement aims for lasting change rather than alternance.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the coalition’s stance on Sheinbaum’s labor policies? The coalition of Morena, PVEM, and PT in the Chamber of Deputies supports Sheinbaum’s labor policies, focusing on job creation and wage increases.
- What are the projected new formal job numbers? The coalition expects between 40,000 and 150,000 new formal jobs by the end of 2025.
- What are the primary reasons for increased labor turnover? Low salaries, lack of career growth opportunities, and ineffective leadership are the main reasons for higher labor turnover.
- What is the current state of Mexico’s labor market? The labor market shows a low unemployment rate but a significant portion of the employed population works in informal conditions without access to social security or basic benefits.
- How do legislators view Sheinbaum’s work? Legislators from Morena, PVEM, and PT have expressed support for Sheinbaum’s work in various sectors, including security, economy, medicine shortages, and foreign policy.
- What is the nature of the Fourth Transformation movement? The Fourth Transformation movement aims for lasting change rather than alternance, emphasizing sustained impact over time.
