Politics · Mexico · 21 hrs ago
Unions back IMSS workers’ planned national march in Mexico
Workers at Mexico’s Social Security Institute, known as IMSS, have called a peaceful national march for Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Unions representing teachers, oil workers, state employees and Mexico City Metro workers have said they will support it.
The IMSS workers are demanding the removal of Rafael Olivos Hernández, head of their national union.
They have also rejected a proposed 2.9% pay rise.
The march is a national protest by workers in the public health system.
The participating unions’ backing broadens support for the protest beyond IMSS staff.
The march is planned for October 14.
Unions representing workers in education, oil, government services and public transport have backed IMSS workers’ planned national march.
The peaceful march is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
The workers’ main demand is the removal of Rafael Olivos Hernández, secretary general of the National Union of Social Security Workers.
They have also rejected a 2.9% salary increase.
- Who
- IMSS workers, backed by unions including the CNTE, Pemex, ISSSTE and the SNTSTC.
- What
- A peaceful national march is planned.
- When
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Workers are demanding the removal of union leader Rafael Olivos Hernández and have rejected a 2.9% salary increase.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
Various unions expressed support for IMSS workers and their planned national march.
IMSS workers are scheduled to hold a peaceful national march.
- Planned march
- October 14, 2026
- Union leader targeted for removal
- Rafael Olivos Hernández
- Salary increase rejected
- 2.9%
- Supporting organizations
- CNTE, Pemex, ISSSTE and SNTSTC
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