Introduction to the Secretaría del Trabajo y Fomento al Empleo (STyFE)
The Secretaría del Trabajo y Fomento al Empleo (STyFE) in Mexico City has significantly increased its labor inspection efforts, benefiting over 48,000 workers across the capital’s 16 alcaldías in 2025. This development comes as part of the global observance of the World Day for Decent Work.
Increase in Labor Inspections and Policy Implementation
STyFE has conducted 669 labor inspections this year, marking a 17% increase compared to the previous year. Head of the local department, Inés González, emphasized that these efforts aim to ensure compliance with labor regulations, prevent workplace risks, and promote safe and dignified working conditions.
Strengthening Labor Policies and Rights
Beyond the rise in inspections, STyFE has implemented various actions to enhance labor rights. The department has reinforced self-assessment programs for workplaces, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and shared responsibility in protecting labor rights.
- Collaboration with the business sector and worker representation has led to several agreements, including:
- Memorandum of Understanding on Dignified and Productive Work: Established a continuous collaboration pathway with the business sector to promote equal pay, youth and priority group labor inclusion, shared responsibility in workplace care, and discrimination eradication.
- Convenios with Chambers and Unions: Aimed at consolidating a new phase of labor governance where dialogue social is an effective tool to translate work dignity policies into concrete actions.
Commitment to Inclusive Labor Model
Through these initiatives, the Mexico City government reaffirms its dedication to an inclusive labor model where decent work is a daily reality and a universal right supporting human development and collective prosperity.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is STyFE? The Secretaría del Trabajo y Fomento al Empleo (STyFE) is the labor department in Mexico City responsible for ensuring compliance with labor regulations, preventing workplace risks, and promoting safe and dignified working conditions.
- Why is the 17% increase in labor inspections significant? The increase demonstrates STyFE’s commitment to protecting and improving the rights of over 48,000 workers across Mexico City’s 16 alcaldías.
- What agreements have been established with the business sector and worker representation? STyFE has signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Dignified and Productive Work, promoting equal pay, youth and priority group labor inclusion, shared responsibility in workplace care, and discrimination eradication. Additionally, STyFE has collaborated with Chambers and Unions to consolidate a new phase of labor governance through effective dialogue social.
- How does this impact Mexico City’s labor model? These initiatives reaffirm the government’s dedication to an inclusive labor model where decent work is a daily reality and a universal right supporting human development and collective prosperity.
