Labour reform passes Mexican congress, making USMCA closer to reality

For decades, unions — many of whose leaders were members of the old ruling party — were so secretive that employees often didn't know that a union even existed at their workplace. (Ivet Rodríguez)

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The Associated Press via The Canadian Press

April 13, 2019 03:34 AM

MEXICO CITY — Mexico's lower house of Congress has approved a labour law reform aimed at ensuring workers can freely vote for their union representation and contracts.

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