Baja California has recorded a dramatic 44% increase in its base contribution wage during Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda’s administration, positioning the state as the second highest in real wages nationwide, according to recently released IMSS data.
The announcement was made during the swearing-in ceremony of the new State Executive Committee of the Autonomous Confederation of Workers and Employees of Mexico (CATEM), where the governor emphasized her administration’s commitment to strengthening workers’ rights and economic conditions.
Governor Marina del Pilar was joined by Pedro Haces Barba, federal deputy and general secretary of CATEM, who praised the reelection of Patricia Sosa Castellanos as general secretary of the organization’s state committee. The governor hailed Sosa as a tireless fighter who dignifies the working people of Baja California.
In her address, Governor Marina del Pilar positioned CATEM as a revitalizing force within Mexican labor movements and unions, one that embraces modernity, inclusivity, and proactive dialogue.
Governor Marina del Pilar also said that Baja California is leaving behind the era of cheap labor as it now champions fair wages and respect for every worker.
She also connected these local achievements to broader national reforms under President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, which include fairer profit-sharing, elevated pension benefits, and expanded vacation time for workers.
Pedro Haces Barba underscored the state’s robust economic climate, noting record levels of foreign investment, sustained job growth, and a thriving export sector that together cement Baja California’s role as a national economic leader.
Lastly, he called for the continued development of a modern, democratic unionism that can match this economic momentum with social justice and expanded opportunities for all people.
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