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VW Cuts Shift at Puebla Plant Amid Regional Headwinds
By Óscar Goytia - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 12:10
Volkswagen cuts a production shift at its Puebla plant, impacting up to 1,350 workers amid falling exports and North American market headwinds.
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VW Warns Germany to Bear Half of 50,000 Proposed Job Cuts
By Óscar Goytia - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 11:10
VW CEO Oliver Blume told staff that half of 50,000 proposed global job cuts will affect German plants, heightening tensions with union leaders.
Mexican Unions Clash Over Volaris-Viva Aerobus Merger
By Óscar Goytia - Thu, 08/06/2026 - 11:37
Mexican unions split over the proposed Volaris-Viva Aerobus merger as antitrust authorities evaluate its impact on labor and market control.
Aeroméxico Crew Union Rejects Contract, Extends Strike Deadline
By Óscar Goytia - Mon, 07/13/2026 - 13:03
Aeroméxico flight attendants vote 60% against the 2026-2028 contract proposal, moving negotiations to a new strike deadline at the end of July.
Germany Seeks to Block VW Plant Closures Amid Restructuring
By Óscar Goytia - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 16:39
German authorities are working to stop VW factory closures while VW reviews a US$1.7 billion Bosch autonomy partnership.
Audi México Secures 19.5% Wage Increase With Union Deal
By Óscar Goytia - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 16:09
Audi México secured a 19.5% wage and benefits increase under a 2026 pre-agreement with union SITAUDI.
Unions, Ethics, and Power: A Reflection on Mexico’s Work Culture
By Gerardo Clemente - Wed, 03/04/2026 - 07:30
Systemic corruption in Mexican unions and politics requires professional ethics over compliance and courage to fight it, writes Gerardo Clemente.
Mexican Pilots Push Bill to Limit Foreign Flight Crews
By MBN Staff - Tue, 02/03/2026 - 15:45
Mexican airline pilots are drafting legislation to restrict foreign flight crews, after wet-lease operations by Volaris and Viva, unions said
Mexican Unions Push 30% Minimum Wage Increase for 2026
By Aura Moreno - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 12:51
Mexican unions propose a 30% minimum wage increase for 2026, aiming to restore purchasing power last seen in 1976.
Mexico Seeks Cohesive National Position Ahead of USMCA Review
By Paloma Duran - Wed, 10/22/2025 - 12:45
Mexico prepares for the 2026 USMCA review with nationwide consultations across 32 states and 30 sectors.

Tesla Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Cybertruck Door Failure
By Teresa De Alba - Fri, 10/03/2025 - 15:51
Tesla faces legal and governance challenges as a wrongful death lawsuit alleges Cybertruck door failure trapped a passenger in a 2024 crash