The reduction of the working day in Mexico is a controversial issue that confronts the business sector and workers. The last federal government, led by Andrés Manuel López Obrador, was positioned for gradual application, from 48 hours to 40. With the arrival of Claudia Sheinbaum to the Presidency, there is also a commitment to consensus, according to the President’s own statements.
After more than a year in the legislative freezer, The initiative to modify the working day comes to light because it is one of Sheinbaum’s 100 promises during his administration. Morena prepares to analyze the ruling, although it is not a priority, according to the agenda.
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And given the possible modifications to the Federal Labor Law (LFT), which has the country waiting, it is important to question How do Mexicans work compared to other employees in foreign countries?
The data is compelling. Of the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Mexico is the one with the most hours worked per year.
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According to the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO), Although a Mexican worker dedicates 2,226 hours a year, each hour worked contributes only 95 dollars to the economy. That is to say, Mexico is in the last place of production per hour worked, despite the fact that it is the country where the most hours are worked, according to the OECD.
| Country | GDP per hour worked (USD) | Average hours worked per year |
| 1. Ireland | 140 | 1,657 |
| 2. Latvia | 129 | 1,553 |
| 3. Romania | 128 | 1,808 |
| (Last place) Mexico | 95 | 2,226 |
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According to the OECD, The annual average hours worked is defined as the total number of hours actually worked per year divided by the average number of people employed per year. Actual hours worked include regular work hours of full-time workers, part-time workers, paid and unpaid overtime hours, hours worked on additional jobs; time not worked due to holidays, paid annual leave, own illness, injury and temporary disability, maternity leave, parental leave, schooling or training, work for technical or economic reasons, strike or labor dispute, bad weather, sick leave is excluded. compensation and other reasons.
With information from the OECD and IMCO
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