Shrinking Maquiladora Jobs and Gender Pay Gaps: Week in Talent

Poor leadership remains widespread in Mexico, as nine in 10 workers report negative experiences with their bosses. Meanwhile, the maquiladora sector faces its longest streak of job losses amid rising costs and trade pressures. In the Senate, lawmakers move forward with initiatives to boost workplace inclusion and safety, from a proposed hiring quota for workers with disabilities to the approval of the Mining Safety Convention. 

In international news, the International Labour Organization (ILO) reports that women still earn only half of men’s labor income, underscoring persistent gender inequities in the workforce.

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Nine in 10 Mexican Workers Report Facing Bad Leadership: OCC

New data from employment platform OCC reveals that many workers associate leadership with negative experiences. According to the platform’s Termómetro Laboral (Labor Thermometer) survey, 65% of respondents identified arrogance and abuse of power as the main traits of a bad boss.

Senate Committees Advance Approval of Mining Safety Convention

Mexico’s Senate committees have approved a draft resolution supporting the ratification of the ILO’s Convention 176 on Safety and Health in Mines, marking a step toward strengthening protections for workers in one of the country’s most hazardous industries.

Mexico’s Maquiladora Workforce Shrinks as Costs, Tariffs Rise

Employment in Mexico’s maquiladora sector continues to contract as manufacturers face rising labor costs, new trade barriers, and growing automation. The industry has now recorded 20 consecutive months of job losses, marking its longest streak of layoffs since official records began in 2007, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).

Senate Proposes 3% Hiring Quota for Workers With Disabilities

The Mexican Senate is reviewing a proposal to reform the Federal Labor Law (LFT) to require companies to ensure that at least 3% of their workforce is made up of people with disabilities. The initiative seeks to strengthen inclusion and equal opportunities in the labor market and reduce discrimination against this population group.

Women Earn Half of Men’s Labour Income Worldwide: ILO

Women around the world collectively earn just over half the total labour income earned by men, underscoring persistent and systemic gender inequalities in the world of work, according to the ILO.