MEXICO CITY, Dec 12 (Reuters) – Mexico’s Senate on Thursday authorised reforms to enhance circumstances for drivers with ride-hailing and supply providers resembling DiDi, Rappi and Uber, making certain entry to social safety and a Christmas bonus, amongst different advantages.
The reform handed unanimously with 113 votes in favor, and might be forwarded to the chief energy to get enacted.
President Claudia Sheinbaum had despatched the proposal to lawmakers in early December and it was fast-tracked to a plenary vote forward of Congress’ Christmas recess on Dec. 15.
Mexico’s ruling Morena celebration and its allies, which gained a landslide victory within the June normal election, get pleasure from a big majority in each homes.
They’ve since pushed by means of various reforms proposed underneath the present and former administrations.
The most recent would add Mexico to the ranks of nations resembling Chile and Spain that already regulate work by means of digital platforms, guaranteeing primary labor rights such at the least wage and social safety.
It will be certain that employees who earn a minimum of a minimal wage on an app – round $414 per thirty days beginning in 2025 – have the fitting to unionize and have entry to advantages resembling social safety, accident insurance coverage, pensions, maternity depart, the fitting to obtain firm earnings, or a Christmas bonus.
Employees incomes lower than minimal wage wouldn’t have entry to all the advantages however could be protected in case of work-related accidents.
Round 658,000 individuals are employed throughout Mexico on digital platforms, official numbers present. Of those, some 41% earn greater than minimal wage.
Alianza in Mexico, a corporation representing driving and supply apps together with Uber, Didi and Rappi, has referred to as for broader dialogue.
Some drivers instructed native media they felt disregarded of talks and had been frightened the reform would affect their work flexibility, a prime precedence for a lot of part-time employees.
In response to Uber, round 70% of its drivers join for fewer than 10 hours per week, many utilizing the app as a supplementary supply of revenue between different commitments. (Reporting by Diego Ore and Stefanie Eschenbacher; Writing by Sarah Morland; Modifying by Aida Pelaez-Fernandez and Sonali Paul)
