Overview
- Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the initiative will be made public before year‑end, saying formal discussion and a vote are expected in the next legislative session.
- The government has held back the filing to negotiate an agreement with employers and worker representatives, mirroring the consensus approach used in recent labor changes.
- Draft contours reported by officials and participants point to constitutional and Federal Labor Law changes, overtime pay after 40 hours, and a gradual, sectorized rollout that could reach 40 hours around 2030.
- Street actions continued as the Frente Nacional por las 40 Horas marched from the Zócalo to the Senate, urging immediate approval without graduality and criticizing delays.
- Private‑sector responses remain mixed: Walmart de México is piloting reduced schedules in about 100 stores, 3B is testing internal adjustments, HR firms voice support in principle, and business groups warn of higher costs, especially for smaller companies.