The evident cooperation and solidarity between the nation’s workforce and the Fourth Transformation were evident during the XV Ordinary National Congress of CATEM. Claudia Sheinbaum, accompanied by Governor Mara Lezama Espinos and other figures from Morena, received backing from the union.
Sheinbaum, serving as the national coordinator for the Defense of the Fourth Transformation, stressed the interconnectedness of Mexico’s workers’ well-being, entrepreneurs, and the overall prosperity of the country. She expressed satisfaction in formally establishing a significant partnership with the Autonomous Confederation of Workers and Employees of Mexico (CATEM).
In her speech, Sheinbaum highlighted the current positive state of the country and emphasized the importance of avoiding regression to past practices. Emphasizing the ongoing efforts to expand labor rights in the nation, she underscored the shared goal of preventing a return to a previous era marked by corruption and privilege.
Following the inauguration of the first Labor Committees for the Defense of the Fourth Transformation within CATEM, Claudia Sheinbaum outlined the objective of ensuring workers’ access to a dignified life through collaboration with entrepreneurs. She referred to President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s prioritization of the principle “for the good of all, first the poor,” asserting that Mexico’s progress relies on this commitment.
Sheinbaum pledged to continue advocating for workers’ salaries and benefits, reiterating the commitment to work together for the well-being of both workers and the country. Pedro Haces Barba, Senator of the Republic and Secretary General of CATEM, highlighted achievements resulting from collaboration between representatives of the working class and the 4T government. These accomplishments include an increased minimum wage, additional vacation days, and the elimination of subcontracting, among others.
