**Proposal for a Trust Fund to Support Workers Affected by “Fly-by-Night” Companies**
As the review of the Treaty between Mexico, the United States, and Canada (T-MEC) approaches, there is a growing call for the establishment of a trust fund to protect workers impacted by “fly-by-night” companies. Sol Merino Cuevas, the operational director of United Unions with Modern Mexico (Sucomm), strongly emphasized that employees of these companies lack any safety net when they lose their jobs.
During a session of the Tijuana Early Risers Group, Merino Cuevas highlighted that the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS) has identified 24 such companies in Baja California. These businesses often flee without fulfilling severance payments and fail to provide legal benefits or register their employees with social security institutions during their operations in the country.
Merino Cuevas added that it’s imperative for the government to intervene and create trust funds for all foreign companies entering Mexico. This would ensure that these companies adhere to legal obligations and prevent situations where they leave employees without compensation and benefits.
Additionally, she stressed that workers also bear responsibility for ensuring they are registered with these companies, noting that irregularities often arise from neglecting to verify this information.
Although auctioning off assets left behind in Mexico by these departing companies is another potential remedy for affected employees, Merino Cuevas pointed out that this measure alone is insufficient.
The ultimate goal is to ensure proper registration of companies and the provision of legal benefits to employees. The proposed trust fund would serve as a safeguard against violations of workers’ rights and ensure their protection.
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**Secondary Article: Reports on “Fly-by-Night” Companies and Worker Protections**
**Labor Authorities to Crack Down on “Fly-by-Night” Companies**
In related news, labor authorities in Mexico are doubling down on efforts to address the issue of “fly-by-night” companies—businesses that set up quickly, often hiring local workers, and then disappear without fulfilling legal obligations such as severance payments and social security contributions.
Recent data from the Ministry of Labor has confirmed that 24 such companies have been detected in Baja California. Labor activists argue that with the upcoming review of the T-MEC, a more robust framework, including trust funds and stricter regulatory mechanisms, should be implemented to protect workers.
Local labor groups have been advocating for years against these practices, stressing that the current labor laws are not equipped to handle the speed and agility with which these companies operate and disappear. The creation of a trust fund, as proposed by Sol Merino Cuevas and other labor leaders, could provide a financial safety net for employees left in the lurch.
Meanwhile, similar discussions are emerging in different regions of Mexico, focusing on enhancing labor laws and tightening the criteria for foreign business operations. The hope is that these measures will not only protect workers but also maintain the integrity of the local job market by deterring unscrupulous business practices.
As the debate continues, the well-being of numerous workers hangs in the balance, underscoring the urgency of legislative action to address this pervasive issue.
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