Politics · Mexico · 1 day ago
IMSS director addresses protests over pay, working conditions and pensions
Workers and retirees at Mexico’s Social Security Institute, known as the IMSS, have protested for a week, blocking roads in Mexico City.
They have raised concerns about working conditions, pay and the pension system.
IMSS director Zoé Robledo said the institution has expanded since 2019 as the number of people it serves has grown.
He said 109,000 workers have joined, including nurses and specialist doctors, and that hospitals and clinic hours have also expanded.
Robledo acknowledged that services remain under pressure from population growth and chronic illness.
The union congress approved a proposed 6.8% pay increase, made up of 2.9% in base salary and 3.9% in benefits.
Workers who oppose it can take part in a consultation planned for October 14, while Robledo has called for dialogue.
IMSS director Zoé Robledo addressed workers’ protests over working conditions, pay and pensions after a week of demonstrations.
Robledo defended the institution’s expansion since 2019 and acknowledged continuing operational and structural challenges.
Workers and retirees have objected to a proposed 6.8% pay increase and raised concerns about working conditions and pensions.
Robledo said those opposed to the increase could take part in a consultation planned for October 14.
- Who
- IMSS workers and retirees are protesting; IMSS director Zoé Robledo addressed their demands.
- What
- Demonstrations concern working conditions, pay and pensions. Workers have also objected to a proposed 6.8% pay increase.
- When
- The protests had continued for a week as of October 10, 2026. A consultation was planned for October 14.
- Where
- The demonstrations included road blockades in Mexico City.
- Why
- Workers and retirees have raised labor and pension concerns and objected to the proposed pay increase.
IMSS workers and retirees
IMSS management
Pay increase
IMSS workers and retirees
Some workers and retirees reject the proposed 6.8% increase.
IMSS management
Robledo said the increase had been approved by the union congress and that those opposed could participate in a consultation.
Institutional growth and labor concerns
IMSS workers and retirees
Workers and retirees continue to protest over working conditions, pay and pensions.
IMSS management
Robledo defended the institution’s expansion while acknowledging ongoing challenges and calling for dialogue.
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
IMSS added 109,000 workers, including 28,000 nurses and 39,000 medical specialists.
IMSS workers held protests, including road blockades in Mexico City.
Robledo addressed the protests and defended the institution’s expansion.
A consultation was planned for workers opposed to the proposed pay increase.
- IMSS workforce
- 511,000 workers
- Workers added since 2019
- 109,000
- Proposed pay increase
- 6.8%: 2.9% in base salary and 3.9% in benefits
- Consultation date
- October 14, 2026
- Mexico City
- Protesters blocked roads
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