40 hours? Yes, but calmly
Laura Itzel Castillo, president of the Senate, celebrated that the reform that reduces the working day from 48 to 40 hours per week has already been published in the DOF. But be careful: this is not for tomorrow. The implementation will be gradual until 2030, with full salary guaranteed and two days of rest for every five days worked.
“Plurality is the fundamental basis of democracy, and dialogue is the fundamental tool of politics,” said the senator.
Meanwhile, the Permanent Commission
As Congress is on recess from May to August, the Permanent Commission is installed in the Senate to address urgent issues: diplomatic ratifications, possible extraordinary periods and, of course, debates with different political visions. On May 6, the parliamentary groups meet to define the agenda.
Castillo called for civility: “I will call for the sessions to be carried out in the most civilized manner possible.”
Drill and indigenous representation
That same May 6, at 11 in the morning, the seismic alert will sound for the First National Drill 2026. Mexico, says the official, is a world leader in seismic prevention.
And something that does deserve applause: for the first time, the Permanent Commission will have a person speaking indigenous languages participating. “A significant advance in inclusion and representativeness,” he highlighted.
The truth? Labor reform sounds good on paper, but history has taught us that gradual changes sometimes remain promises. We will have to keep track of him.
