Introduction to the Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social (STPS)
The Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social (STPS) is a Mexican governmental body responsible for enforcing labor laws and promoting workers’ rights. It plays a crucial role in ensuring ethical, technical, and transparent compliance with labor regulations.
Program Anual de Inspección 2025 Progress
The STPS reported a 76.7% advancement in fulfilling its Annual Inspection Program 2025, conducting over 33,000 workplace reviews nationwide. This initiative directly benefits approximately 4.4 million workers.
Program Objectives and Structure
The Program Anual de Inspección 2025 aims to strengthen adherence to labor regulations based on ethical, technical, and transparent principles. It has established a new supervision model focused on promoting dignified work, equality, and labor rights protection.
Annual Inspection Targets and Distribution
The program sets a total target of 43,000 inspections, marking a 34% increase from the previous year when around 32,000 inspections were carried out. Of these:
- 8,600 are ordinary inspections for preventive normative compliance verification.
- 34,400 are extraordinary inspections addressing complaints, accidents, or imminent risks.
Sector-wise Distribution of Inspections in 2024
In 2024, 24% of inspections targeted the manufacturing industry, 19% focused on wholesale and retail trade, and 7% were dedicated to the food and beverage sector. Additionally, inspections were conducted in mining, metalworking, steelmaking, chemical, automotive, hotel, and restaurant industries.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the STPS? The Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social (STPS) is a Mexican government agency responsible for enforcing labor laws and promoting workers’ rights.
- What is the Program Anual de Inspección 2025? It’s an initiative by the STPS to strengthen compliance with labor regulations based on ethical, technical, and transparent principles.
- What are the annual inspection targets for 2025? The STPS aims to conduct a total of 43,000 inspections in 2025, with 8,600 being ordinary and 34,400 extraordinary.
- How were the 2024 inspections distributed across sectors? In 2024, 24% of inspections targeted the manufacturing industry, 19% focused on wholesale and retail trade, and 7% were dedicated to the food and beverage sector. Inspections were also conducted in mining, metalworking, steelmaking, chemical, automotive, hotel, and restaurant industries.
