IMSS raises wage offer to 8 percent for nearly half a million workers

The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) has raised its wage offer for nearly half a million workers from 6.8 percent to 8 percent. The new proposal was approved by the Technical Council on Wednesday after talks with the National Union of Social Security Workers concluded on Tuesday night.

IMSS Director General Zoé Robledo announced the increase alongside Labor and Social Welfare Secretary Marath Bolaños López. He said the offer consists of 4 percent for the base salary and 4 percent for housing rent assistance.

“This increase listens to the workers.”

Robledo stated that the 4 percent base salary increase exceeds inflation and will improve workers' purchasing power. He noted that an 8 percent global raise has occurred only three times in 23 years, most recently in 2024 and 2025.

The base salary adjustment of 4 percent is the second such increase in 14 years, following 2023. Robledo also said a comprehensive commitment plan for workers and beneficiaries will be presented to the Technical Council this week.

The plan stems from the Active Listening Floor by Floor program, which was applied in 277 IMSS hospitals and clinics. The institute is also designing strategies to optimize hospitals, emergency services, and medicine supply.

The original 6.8 percent offer was rejected on October 14 during a union consultation. Robledo said the new proposal responds to concerns raised by staff during that process.