IMSS, Ministry of Labor Sign Agreement to Expand Social Security

The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and the Mexico City Ministry of Labor and Employment (STyFE) signed an agreement to strengthen labor justice and broaden access to social security in the capital. The accord aims to improve working conditions and ensure more workers and their families benefit from the Seguro Social.

The agreement was signed by Luisa Garrido, Director of Incorporation and Collection, IMSS, and Inés González, Minister of Labor and Employment of Mexico City. “This act reflects the close relationship and communication between federal and local governments regarding the protection and oversight of workers’ rights in Mexico City,” says Garrido.

Under the agreement, both institutions will share information to verify compliance with labor and social security obligations. The local labor authority will provide administrative information related to inspections and sanctions applied to workplaces, while the IMSS will share data on employers, workers, and other obligated parties affiliated with the institute. The collaboration is intended to ensure that workers are registered with the correct salary and credited weeks, in line with their employment relationship.

Garrido Cuesta says that the agreement represents a first step toward further collaboration between the IMSS and STyFE, with the goal of increasing enrollment in social security for workers and their families. González highlights that the alliance demonstrates “a shared political will between the federal and local governments to advance dignified work with rights.” She adds that the partnership will enable more efficient and targeted inspections, contributing to improved labor conditions for thousands of workers in Mexico City.

The ministry also emphasizes the impact of recent labor reforms, including the 2019 labor reform, the increase in the minimum wage, the prohibition of subcontracting, and the inclusion of domestic workers in the IMSS, noting these measures have marked a new chapter in the country’s labor history.