STPS and CISS Sign Pact to Strengthen Labor Rights in Mexico

Mexico’s Ministry of Labor (STPS) and the Inter-American Social Security Conference (CISS) signed a collaboration agreement to advance labor justice and social security policies. The partnership aims to improve research, training, and technical support for workers across Mexico and the region.

“The security of social protection is a human right that must be reinforced through responsible public policies, strong institutions, and a state that never turns its back on those who need it most,” says Marath Bolaños, Head, STPS. 

The agreement, formalized on Sept. 10, 2025, establishes a framework for joint initiatives in research, training, policy design, technical assistance, and regulatory development. It reflects the Mexican government’s broader agenda to expand labor rights, strengthen social security, and promote fair employment conditions. The collaboration aligns with ongoing efforts to address poverty reduction and enhance worker protections in the country.

Under the agreement, the STPS and CISS plan to offer courses, workshops, and academic programs to strengthen institutional capacities. They will also conduct joint research projects, share experiences, and utilize facilities for educational and cultural activities. Pedro Kumamoto, interim Secretary General, CISS, highlights that the partnership will address emerging labor challenges, including conditions for platform and day laborers, digital tools to improve access to social security, and regulatory innovations related to the digital economy and AI.

Bolaños says that the agreement reinforces institutional ties and ensures the continuity of policies supporting dignified work, social protection, and labor justice. Kumamoto adds that recent policy measures, such as the historic increase in the minimum wage and the expansion of labor rights, contributed to nearly a seven-point decline in poverty over the past two years, according to INEGI.