Ecatepec Blockades: Union Demands Payment from Authorities

Ecatepec Workers Block Roads, Claiming Unpaid Wages

ECATEPEC, Mexico – Frustrated municipal workers in ⁢Ecatepec, Mexico, resorted to blocking roads on Tuesday, claiming ⁢they haven’t been paid their December salaries. Pedro César Montoya, secretary general of the SUTEYM union, told Milenio Televisión that the ‍workers, manny of whom are employed by the Ecatepec municipality and the ⁤Sapase water utility, are desperate.

“They are the ones most affected,” Montoya said. “They haven’t even received‍ their⁢ first paycheck for December.”

Montoya expressed concern that even this drastic measure doesn’t guarantee payment of holiday bonuses, vacation pay, and ⁣other legally mandated benefits.He emphasized that the union has participated in numerous negotiation sessions and has⁤ been willing to compromise on certain benefits, but they insist on the fulfillment of previously agreed-upon terms.

“we deeply regret what’s happening in the municipality,” Montoya said, ⁢noting that attempts to schedule a meeting with the governor have been met with delays. “they say the authorities want to keep talking, but actions speak louder than words.”

Montoya directly blamed eli Benjamín Hernández Rodríguez,director of Sapase,for mismanaging resources,and also criticized Ecatepec Mayor jesús Palacios for failing⁣ to address the workers’ concerns.

Ecatepec Workers Block Roads, Demand Unpaid December Wages

Ecatepec, Mexico: Frustration boiled⁣ over in Ecatepec on Tuesday as municipal workers took to the ‍streets, ⁢blocking roads in protest of unpaid December salaries. Pedro César montoya, secretary general of the SUTEYM union, spoke to Milenio Televisión, stating that many workers employed by the Ecatepec municipality and the Sapase water utility have yet to receive their first December paycheck.

“They are the ⁣ones most affected,” montoya stated. “They haven’t ⁣even received their first paycheck for December.”

While the union has engaged in numerous ⁤negotiation sessions and demonstrated willingness to compromise on certain benefits, Montoya expressed concern that even this drastic measure might not guarantee payment of holiday bonuses, vacation⁣ pay, and other legally mandated benefits.

“We deeply regret what’s happening in the⁢ municipality,” Montoya said, noting ⁤that attempts to schedule a meeting with the governor have been met with delays. “They say ⁤the authorities want to keep talking, but actions speak louder than words.”

Montoya⁣ laid‍ the blame squarely on Sapase director,Benjamín Hernández Rodríguez,for mismanagement of resources,and criticized Ecatepec Mayor Jesús Palacios for failing to address the workers’ concerns.