### Tijuana Industry Faces Job Cuts with Over 30% Decline
#### Concern Over Job Losses in Tijuana’s Industrial Sector
Tijuana – The local industrial sector in Tijuana is facing significant job losses, with a reported reduction of over 30% in available positions over the past year. This troubling trend is attributed to both internal factors and international political dynamics.
Obdulia Rodríguez, President of the Tijuana Industry Human Resources Association (ARITHAC), highlighted that from September 2023 to September 2024, the number of job vacancies in 110 enterprises across the city dropped drastically from 15,000 to 8,000.
“This is worrying because employment is the backbone of the city’s economy. When people are employed, we see reduced crime rates and increased contributions to the community. Occupied individuals can support the economy and ultimately improve the quality of life for their families and community,” Rodríguez stated.
Among the reasons for this decline, Rodríguez emphasized the impact of recent elections in Mexico and the ongoing electoral process in the United States. Additional contributing factors include cautious corporate investments in Mexico and the growing automation and specialization of certain job roles.
The National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) September labor survey reflected a decrease of over 23,000 jobs in the manufacturing sector for the second quarter of 2024.
#### More News on Job Market Trends in Tijuana
**Government Offers Over 200 Job Vacancies to Tijuana Citizens**
Tijuana, despite the downturn in industrial employment, will see the local government offering more than 200 job vacancies to residents. This initiative aims to mitigate the impact of job losses and provide alternative employment opportunities to those affected.
**Worker Retention Rates Improve in Tijuana’s Industrial Sector**
Amid the job losses, some positive news surfaces as the local industry’s employee turnover rates have shown improvement. Companies are increasingly focusing on better workplace treatment, which employees are prioritizing over financial incentives to remain in their positions.
**Judicial Workers in Tijuana Seek New Union Amid Dissatisfaction**
Judicial workers in Tijuana are pursuing affiliation with a new union, citing a lack of support from existing labor organizations. This movement highlights broader issues of job insecurity and the need for better employee representation.
**Crime Rates and Public Safety Concerns**
The city has experienced several incidents of violence and criminal activity, including recent discoveries of multiple bodies. These unsettling events affect public perception and could further impact the local job market by deterring corporate investments and tourism.
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