Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, National Coordinator of the Defense of the Fourth Transformation, emphasized the importance of collaboration between workers and employers for the country’s progress during the XV National Ordinary Congress of the Autonomous Confederation of Workers and Employees of Mexico (CATEM). She highlighted the commitment to expanding labor rights and preventing setbacks to the past.
In her speech, Sheinbaum Pardo underscored that unity in goals and purposes is crucial to maintaining the transformation of public life in Mexico. She affirmed that the primary focus should be to continue with the Fourth Transformation, avoiding a return to eras of corruption and privileges.
Following the swearing-in of the first Labor Committees of the Fourth Transformation of CATEM, Sheinbaum reiterated the commitment to ensuring a dignified life for workers, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between the labor and business sectors, an approach driven by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Pedro Haces Barba, Senator of the Republic and General Secretary of CATEM, highlighted the achievements made possible through cooperation between labor representatives and the government of the 4T, such as the increase in the minimum wage and the elimination of outsourcing. He emphasized the need to guide every decision based on the principles of the 4T movement.
Senator Ricardo Monreal stressed the importance of strengthening the relationship between workers and the government to further expand labor rights, under the leadership of Sheinbaum Pardo.
The XV National Congress of CATEM also saw the presence of figures such as Mario Delgado Carrillo, National President of Morena, as well as governors and representatives from various institutions, demonstrating broad support for the principles and objectives discussed at the event.
