Empowering Women in the Mexican Workplace

The Empowering Women in the Mexican Workplace project seeks to improve labor conditions for women in Mexico by increasing their leadership in unions, strengthening safeguards against workplace harassment and abuse, and advocating for fair wages and compliance with minimum labor standards. By promoting fair labor practices and safer work environments, the project supports greater economic stability and resilience, benefiting both Mexican and U.S. workers. This initiative is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Trade and Labor Affairs. 

The project collaborates with civil society organizations to engage women workers, unions, employer associations, and other key stakeholders. By incorporating women’s labor rights into existing labor programs, the project strengthens protections that are essential for ensuring ethical labor practices and fair competition in North American supply chains. 

By improving workplace conditions for women in Mexico, the project helps build stronger labor institutions and supports economic growth, advancing shared prosperity between the U.S. and Mexico. 

354 women workers and union leaders trained in leadership, conflict resolution, and collective bargaining
10 committees established within companies and unions to address cases of violence
8 protocols implemented in companies and unions to prevent, address, and eradicate gender-based violence and harassment in workplaces
89 workers trained to gather legal evidence related to workplace and union discrimination and violence
194 workers received legal assistance to address their labor conflicts