The Sinactraho will file a complaint with the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (CIDH) to pressure the Mexican government into ensuring social security for all domestic workers.
Despite Mexico ratifying the International Labour Organization’s Convention 169 and implementing a reform in the Federal Labor Law (LFT) in 2019 to provide access to social security for domestic workers, Norma Palacios Trabamala, co-secretary general of Sinactraho, states that “we don’t see significant changes in recognizing basic rights.”
Key Issues Highlighted:
- Desprotectorate: Many domestic workers only gain security when registered by their employers, but this is not consistently done.
- Limited Coverage:
- Workers can only access health services on days they are officially employed.
- To achieve full coverage, workers must pay the remaining amount to reach the minimum monthly cotization base for Mexico City (9,068.74 pesos), as per IMSS guidelines.
- Lack of Enforcement:
- Employers often do not comply with registration obligations due to a lack of enforcement mechanisms.
- Many workers prioritize rent and food over security social contributions, leading to under-registration.
Palacios Trabamala emphasizes that the government must ensure these workers’ right to dignified employment. Sinactraho’s complaint to the CIDH aims to highlight the need for stronger government action and recognition of domestic workers as a vital sector in Mexico’s economy.
