Title

Reforming Mexico’s Labor Law for Independent Labor Unions

Abstract

Reforming Mexico’s Labor Law for Independent Labor Unions analyzes the legal difficulties Mexican independent labor unions face in establishing themselves and proposes a legislative solution. The methodology used examines the institutionalized behaviors of the administrative labor boards and businesses, which prevent the formation of independent labor unions. The discretion that Mexican labor law affords the labor boards and businesses explains, in large measure, the obstacles facing independent labor unions. Having analyzed the relevant legal framework this article proposes specific legislation to strengthen these independent labor unions. Within the context of a developing country, Reforming Mexico’s Labor Law for Independent Labor Unions shows the powerful impact that the law can have on a social problem.

Disciplines

Administrative Law | Comparative and Foreign Law | International Law | Labor and Employment Law | Legislation

Date of this Version

October 2006