Governor María Eugenia "Maru" Campos Galván confirmed a 6% [1] salary increase for 1,500 [1] unionized government workers in Chihuahua.
The announcement coincides with Labor Day and represents the third consecutive time the state government has raised wages for these employees. This move aims to reward the workforce and establish a standard for governance within the state.
Campos Galván said the raise on May 1, 2024 [2], specifically benefiting those members of the Sindicato de Trabajadores al Servicio del Gobierno. In addition to the percentage increase, the governor said that new benefits would be added to the compensation packages for the affected workers.
"Anunciamos un incremento del 6 por ciento para los mil 500 agremiados al Sindicato de Trabajadores al Servicio del Gobierno," Campos Galván said [2].
The administration said the goal of the policy is to ensure government workers are fairly compensated for their roles. The decision reflects a broader effort to maintain labor stability, and positive relations between the state executive and union leadership.
A union representative praised the governor's approach to labor relations. "Cuentan con un gobierno que sabe hacer lo correcto y da ejemplo allá afuera, de quiénes son los chihuahuenses," the representative said [1].
The 6% [1] increase is part of a recurring pattern of wage adjustments designed to mitigate inflation, and improve the quality of life for public servants in the state of Chihuahua. The governor's office said that these measures are intended to serve as a model of administrative efficiency and fairness.
“"Anunciamos un incremento del 6 por ciento para los mil 500 agremiados al Sindicato de Trabajadores al Servicio del Gobierno"”
The decision to implement a third consecutive pay raise suggests a strategic priority by the Chihuahua state government to maintain labor peace and attract public sector talent. By timing the announcement with Labor Day, the administration uses a symbolic date to signal its commitment to workers' rights, potentially insulating the government from labor unrest while setting a fiscal precedent for future budget cycles.
