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Mexico Achieves 44.6% Formal Employment but Job Growth Slows
By Aura Moreno - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 08:26
Mexico’s Ministry of Labor reports that 44.6% of workers had formal jobs in 2025. The year also saw higher wages but slower hiring.
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By MBN Staff - Wed, 10/29/2025 - 13:45
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Non-Manufacturing Employment, Wages Increased in May: IMMEX
By MBN Staff - Wed, 07/23/2025 - 12:37
May 2025 IMMEX data shows declines in manufacturing jobs and hours, while non-manufacturing sectors post gains in employment and wages.
Labor Informality Hits Highest Level Since Late 2023
By Paloma Duran - Mon, 06/30/2025 - 15:52
In May, labor informality in Mexico hit 54.9%, the highest since October 2023.