At the XV Ordinary National Congress of the Autonomous Confederation of Workers and Employees of Mexico (CATEM), Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, National Coordinator of Defense of the Fourth Transformation, emphasized the understanding that ‘if the workers of Mexico thrive, it is advantageous for businessmen, and it is beneficial for our country.’
Within the framework of efforts to engage diverse sectors of Mexican society in the transformation of the nation’s public life, Sheinbaum Pardo expressed her satisfaction in formally establishing a coalition with CATEM.
In her address, she highlighted the importance of avoiding a return to the past and, instead, focusing on the ongoing expansion of labor rights in the country, given that Mexico is currently experiencing one of its most favorable periods.
“We are bound by something fundamental, an objective, a purpose; we are not inclined to revert to the era of corruption and privileges. Our desire is for the Fourth Transformation of public life in Mexico to endure,” she declared.
After administering the oath to the inaugural Labor Committees for the Defense of the Fourth Transformation of CATEM, Sheinbaum Pardo emphasized the goal of ensuring that workers have access to a dignified life, emphasizing collaboration with business entities. This aligns with the perspective of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who has prioritized the principle of ‘for the good of all, the poor first’ for Mexico’s progression.
Pedro Haces Barba, a senator of the Republic and the general secretary of CATEM, emphasized the accomplishments realized through collaboration between representatives of the working class and the 4T government, including the elevation of the minimum wage, an extension of vacation days, and the eradication of subcontracting.
In this context, he stressed the imperative need to persist in working on behalf of the workers of Mexico, guided by the principles of the 4T movement, under the leadership of Claudia Sheinbaum.
Ricardo Monreal, a senator of the republic, underscored the importance of maintaining a positive relationship between workers and the government to perpetuate the creation of opportunities for enhanced labor rights, with a specific emphasis on the leadership of Sheinbaum Pardo. He highlighted the urgency of forging a pact and alliance at this juncture with Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.
