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Mexican Unions Seek 30.6% Minimum‑Wage Increase as 2026 Talks Begin Nov. 27

Conasami will formally open the process once its economic report is released later this month, with a decision expected in December for implementation on January 1.

Overview

  • The Conasami Council of Representatives is scheduled to convene on November 27 to receive formal proposals from employers, unions and the federal government.
  • Union negotiators led by CTM representative José Luis Carazo say they will push a 30.6% rise for general and professional minimums, which would lift the daily general wage from 278.80 pesos to 362.34 and the border rate from 419.88 to 545.84.
  • Sources indicate a differentiated adjustment is likely to be discussed, around 12% for the general minimum and roughly 6% for the northern border zone.
  • Other benchmarks on the table include an 11% estimate from Banamex, a 20% demand from the UNT, and a 16% general and 4% border proposal from Acción Ciudadana Frente a la Pobreza.
  • By law the increase must exceed inflation, which was 3.57% in October, as the government highlights a 2030 goal for the minimum wage to cover 2.5 basic baskets and analysts flag potential cost, price and employment pressures from sustained double‑digit hikes.