Labour Statistics Convention, 1985 (No. 160) - Mexico (Ratification: 1988)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2022, published 111st ILC session (2023)

Part II. Application of the Convention. The Committee welcomes the information provided by the Government with respect to the 2016 Constitutional reform, which modified article 26(B), regarding the structure and functioning of the National Statistical and Geographic System (INIGE), and the corresponding amendments to the Law of the National Statistical and Geographic Information System published in the Official Gazette of the Federation on 20 May 2021.

Articles 7 and 8. Statistics on the structure and distribution of the economically active population. The Committee notes that the Government continues to provide statistics to the ILO Department of Statistics (ILOSTAT) on the labour force, employment, unemployment and time-related underemployment, compiled by the INEGI for publication on the ILOSTAT website. The most recent data refers to 2021. The statistics provided are derived from the National Survey on Occupation and Employment (ENOE). In this respect, the Committee notes the information provided by the Government regarding changes in carrying out the ENOE due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to the population estimates resulting from the Population Census carried out in 2020. The Committee nevertheless notes that these changes did not impact the statistics related to employment, unemployment, or time-related underemployment. The Committee notes with interest the information provided by the Government with respect to measures taken to implement, through modifications to the ENOE questionnaire, both the Resolution concerning statistics of work, employment and labour underutilization (Resolution I), adopted by the 19th International Conference of Labour Statisticians (October 2013) and the Resolution on Statistics on Work Relationships (Resolution I) , adopted by the 20th International Conference of Labour Statisticians (October 2018). The Committee invites the Government to continue to provide up-to-date information on employment, unemployment and time-related underemployment, including methodological information. It also invites the Government to continue to provide information on any developments in implementing the Resolution concerning statistics of work, employment and labour underutilization (Resolution I), adopted by the 19th International Conference of Labour Statisticians (October 2013), as well as the Resolution on Statistics on Work Relationships, adopted by the 20th International Conference of Labour Statisticians (October 2018).

Article 9(1) and (2). Compilation of statistics on average earnings and hours of work.Compilation of statistics on time rates of wages and normal hours of work. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that data on average earnings is derived from multiple sources: the ENOE (with the most recent data referring to 2021); the Monthly Establishment Survey (with the latest data referring to 2018); and the Household Income and Expenditure Survey (with the latest data referring to 2021). Data on average hours actually worked, disaggregated by sex and economic activity, is derived from the ENOE, and the most recent data refers to 2021. The Committee requests that the Government continue to provide updated relevant statistics on average earnings and hours of work, as well as the corresponding methodological information.

Article 11. Compilation of statistics on labour costs. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that a series of labour cost indices are calculated for the manufacturing, construction, wholesale and retail and non-financial service sectors, based on the establishment surveys conducted by the INEGI three times per year. The Government indicates that the most recent information in this respect was published in June 2021 on the INEGI website. In this respect, the Committee welcomes the series of labour cost indices for each economic sector provided by the Government in its report. The Committee requests that the Government continue to provide updated information on any developments in the application of this Article, and to communicate the compilation of updated statistics on average labour costs by economic activity and on the structure of average labour costs as soon as this information becomes available.

Article 14. Occupational injuries and diseases. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that, since the establishment of the Work Accident Notification System (SIAAT) on 1 January 2016, employers are able to submit information on work-related injuries through the electronic system to the Labour and Social Security Secretariat (STPS) at any time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In this respect, the Committee welcomes the data on fatal and non-fatal occupational injuries provided by the Government for the period from 2016 to 2020. The Committee requests that the Government continue to supply detailed, updated statistical and methodological information in relation to the application of Article 14, and information on any further developments in the application of this provision. In this respect, the Committee invites the Government to take into account the decision by the International Labour Conference at its 110th Session in June 2022, to include “a safe and healthy working environment” as a fundamental principle and right at work under paragraph 2 of the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2016, published 106th ILC session (2017)

The Committee takes note of the information provided by the Government in reply to its previous request relating to statistics on labour disputes (Article 15 of the Convention) from the National Survey on Household Expenditure (ENGASTO) and the National Survey on Household Expenditure and Income (ENIGH), and statistics on household expenditure and income (Article 16).

Articles 7 and 8. Statistics on the structure and distribution of the economically active population. The Committee notes that the Government continues to provide statistics to the ILO Department of Statistics on the economically active population, compiled by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) for publication on the ILOSTAT website. The statistics provided are from the National Survey on Occupation and Employment (ENOE). The Committee also notes that the last population survey was conducted in 2010. The Committee requests that the Government continue to provide up-to-date information on employment, unemployment and underemployment, including on the methodology adopted. The Committee also invites the Government to indicate whether it has given effect to the Resolution concerning statistics of work, employment and labour underutilization (Resolution I), adopted by the 19th International Conference of Labour Statisticians (October 2013).

Article 9(1) and (2). Compilation of statistics on average earnings and hours of work. Compilation of statistics on time rates of wages and normal hours of work. The Committee notes that recent statistics on average earnings have not been provided to the ILO Department of Statistics and that the last collection of statistics on average earnings dates from 2008. In reply to the Committee’s request for information regarding the application of Article 9(2) of the Convention, the Government indicates that although statistics on minimum wage rates and normal hours of work and statistics on average wage rates actually paid are not yet compiled, indicators were not designed to estimate average earnings and hours of work, as part of the activities of the Expert Technical Committee on Labour and Social Welfare Statistics, the index of average earnings for hours worked in the manufacturing and construction industries and the indicator for monthly earnings in non-financial private services and trade, are compiled. The Committee requests that the Government provide relevant statistics on the average earnings and hours of work, and the corresponding methodology adopted. The Committee refers to its previous comments and requests that the Government keep it informed of any developments relating to the production of statistics on time rates of wages and normal hours of work.

Article 11. Compilation of statistics on labour costs. The Committee takes note of the information provided by the Government relating to the activities carried out by the Expert Technical Committee on Labour and Social Welfare Statistics with a view to generating statistics on labour productivity. It also notes that the Expert Technical Committee will continue to examine the information available with a view to harmonizing the criteria for the calculation and publication of labour costs based on the surveys on economic units carried out on a monthly basis by INEGI. The Committee requests that the Government continue to provide information on the compilation of statistics on labour costs and on the structure of average labour costs by economic activity.

Article 14. Occupational injuries and diseases. The Committee notes the information from the Government on reforms to the legal framework concerning notice of occupational injuries and diseases. The Government indicates that Mexican Official Standard NOM-021-STPS-1994 on the requirements and specificities of reports on labour hazards is being updated to incorporate statistics. The Committee requests the Government to continue providing information on any changes made relating to statistics on occupational injuries and diseases.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2011, published 101st ILC session (2012)

Article 9(2) of the Convention. Compilation of statistics of time rates of wages and normal hours of work. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes that according to the Government, figures on monthly wage rates have been sent to the ILO for publication in the Yearbook of Labour Statistics. The Committee notes however, that the information provided concerns average monthly earnings rather than wage rates by economic activity, and that there is no evidence that statistics of average wage rates actually paid and normal hours of work in force in various establishments are compiled, except for the data on statutory minimum wage rates. The Committee once again requests the Government to indicate whether it is envisaged to take steps to compile such statistics, according to the guidelines contained in Recommendation No. 170, paragraph 4, or to indicate the obstacles that prevent their compilation.

The Committee draws the attention of the Government to Resolution I[2] concerning the measurement of working time adopted by the 18th International Conference of Labour Statisticians in November–December 2008, which defines new concepts and measures in this area of statistics.

Article 11. Compilation of statistics of labour cost. The Committee asks once again the Government to communicate information on the structure of average labour costs by economic activity, according to the guidelines contained in Recommendation No. 170, paragraph 6.

Article 14. Compilation of statistics of occupational injuries and cases of disease. The Committee notes with interest the measures taken by the Government to improve the harmonization of data from different sources and to review the reporting system for statistics on occupational injuries and diseases. It requests the Government to keep the ILO informed of further developments with respect to statistics on occupational injuries and diseases and of the steps that are being taken to extend the coverage of the statistics, so as to be more representative of the country as a whole.Article 15. Compilation of statistics of industrial disputes. Noting the information provided in its report, the Committee requests the Government to keep the ILO informed of any revisions in methodology for publication of these statistics.

Article 16. Acceptance of obligations. Noting the information provided in its report, the Committee asks the Government to supply information on any steps taken regarding the acceptance by the Government of the obligations of Article 13 of the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2006, published 96th ILC session (2007)

The Committee takes note of the Government’s report covering the period 1 July 1999 to 31 May 2005 and the adoption on 18 August 2003 of a new law on the application of the Convention. It would be grateful if the Government would provide more information with regard to the following provisions.

Article 9(2) of the Convention. There is no evidence that statistics of average wage rates actually paid and normal hours of work in force in various establishments are compiled, except for the data on statutory minimum wage rates. The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether it is envisaged to take steps to compile such statistics, according to the guidelines contained in Recommendation No. 170, Paragraph 4, or to give the reasons for not compiling them.

Article 11. The Committee repeats its previous request to the Government to communicate information on the structure of average labour costs by economic activity, according to the guidelines contained in Recommendation No. 170, Paragraph 6.

Article 14. Further to its previous comments, the Committee requests the Government to indicate whether it considers the possibility of extending the coverage of statistics on occupational injuries and diseases so as to be more representative of the country as a whole.

Article 15. The Committee once again asks the Government to keep the ILO informed of further developments as to the establishment of a system enabling the compilation of statistics relating to strikes under both local and federal jurisdictions.

Article 16. Once again, the Committee draws the Government’s attention to the possibility of accepting the obligations of Article 13 and asks it to supply information on any progress made in this respect.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2000, published 89th ILC session (2001)

The Committee notes the Government’s report, including the indication that the CONCAMIN (Confederación de Cámeras Industriales de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos), to whom a copy of the Government’s report was sent, commented that they considered necessary a greater participation in the design or revision of the concepts, definitions and methodology used in the collection, compilation and publication of labour statistics. The Committee hopes that the Government will take the necessary steps to ensure the full participation of the representative organizations of employers and workers in the design or revision of the concepts, definitions and methodology used in the collection, compilation and publication of labour statistics.

The Committee also notes information supplied in reply to its previous request concerning the application of Articles 3 and 17 of the Convention (as regards Article 7). It asks the Government to provide further information on the following points:

Article 8.  The Committee recalls that the last population census was undertaken in 1990. It understands that the next one is planned for 2000. Thus, the Committee requests the Government to communicate to the ILO the results of the 2000 population census as soon as practicable.

Article 9.  The Committee notes that the coverage of the statistics of average earnings and hours of work has been extended, through the use of (a) the annual National Employment Survey (ENE) which covers all economic activities and occupational groups, and (b) four establishment surveys in the most important branches of economic activity (Encuesta Industrial Mensual, Empresas maquiladoras de exportación, the quarterly Encuesta Nacional del Sector Formal de la Industria de la Construcción and Encuesta Mensual sobre Establecimientos Comerciales), which provide monthly statistics of average earnings and hours of work as a by-product of the industrial statistics, in the sectors of manufacturing, export subcontracting industries, construction and wholesale and retail trade. Information is available on these surveys, except for the statistics of average earnings, hours of work and compensation of employees in manufacturing derived from the Encuesta Industrial Mensual. The data contained in the annexes to the report only show indices of real earnings or compensation of employees, and no statistics on nominal average earnings and hours of work are available. The Committee asks the Government to communicate to the ILO: (i) the principal publications in which the statistics derived from the ENE and the establishment surveys appear (in accordance with Article 5); (ii) the statistics of average earnings and hours of work derived from the establishment surveys in construction and wholesale and retail trade (Article 5); (iii) the methodological description of the annual Encuesta Nacional de Empleo, the monthly Encuesta de la Industria Maquiladora de Exportación, and the Encuesta Mensual sobre Establecimientos Comerciales (Article 6). It would also be grateful if the Government could supply some information on the concepts and components of the measure "remuneraciones" used in the abovementioned four establishment surveys.

Article 11.  The Committee notes that statistics on the level and structure of labour cost are not compiled as such although it seems that statistics of average compensation of employees can be compiled on the basis of the four abovementioned establishment surveys. The Committee asks the Government what steps, if any, are envisaged to collect, compile and publish statistics on the level and structure of average labour cost by economic activity, according to the guidelines contained in Recommendation No. 170, Paragraph 6.

Article 12.  The Committee draws the attention of the Government to the obligation to send to the ILO methodological information (in accordance with Article 6). If this methodological information relating to the new series has already been published, the Committee asks the Government to provide the title and reference of the publication. It would be appreciated if the monthly data for all-items and food indices could also be sent to the ILO.

Article 14.  The Committee notes with interest the Government’s explanation concerning the classification of the data according to economic activity, and the progress made in supplying information by economic activity to the ILO. It also notes the detailed methodological information supplied to the ILO. Noting that the statistics currently compiled cover only about 35 per cent of all persons employed, and do not include the self-employed, who account for 40 per cent of total employment, the Committee requests information as to any plans the Government may have to extend the coverage of the statistics, so as to be more representative of the country as a whole.

Article 15.  The Committee notes with interest the information supplied concerning the establishment of a system that will enable the compilation of statistics relating to strikes under both local and federal jurisdiction. The Committee asks that it be kept informed of further developments in this connection.

Article 16.  The Committee draws the Government’s attention once again to the possibility of accepting the obligations of Article 13, and asks the Government to supply information on any progress in this respect.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 82nd ILC session (1995)

The Committee notes the Government's reports, as well as the attached comment by the Confederation of Workers of Mexico (CTM), which emphasizes the importance of labour statistics as established in this Convention and in accordance with the recommendations of the Fifteenth International Conference of Labour Statisticians. The Committee notes the information regarding Article 2 (as regards Articles 11, 12, 14 and 15), Article 3 (as regards Articles 9 and 14), Articles 6 and 12 and Article 13 (in connection with Article 16(3)) of the Convention.

Article 3. The Government indicates that, in elaborating or revising the concepts, definitions and methodology of the economically active population statistics as provided for in Article 7, the National Institute of Statistics, Geography and Informatics (INEGI) invites the major users to participate in discussion groups. Please state whether the employers' and workers' organizations are included in such discussion groups. Please also indicate the manner in which the employers' and workers' organizations are consulted in designing or revising the concepts, definitions and methodology used concerning the consumer price index under Article 12 and the statistics of industrial disputes under Article 15.

Article 9. In connection with Article 2, the Committee notes the Government's indication that various surveys conform with the United Nations' recommendations concerning industrial statistics. It asks the Government to state which, if any, ILO standards and guidelines are followed. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would communicate to the Office the statistics published by INEGI, as soon as possible, in accordance with Article 5.

Article 11. The Government indicates in its report that Mexico did not undertake to compile statistics of labour cost. The Committee points out that, at the time of ratification, Mexico accepted obligations under Articles 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14 and 15, and requests the Government to indicate measures taken or contemplated to compile the statistics of labour costs covering important branches of economic activity.

Article 14. The Committee notes the comprehensive information concerning statistics of occupational injuries and the development of a national information system of work hazards ("riesgos de trabajo") contained in the documents attached to the Government's report. It also notes that the statistics communicated to the ILO (in accordance with Article 5) so far relate only to all industries together. The Committee hopes that the Government will indicate in its future reports any development in classifying these statistics according to branch of economic activity.

Article 15. The Committee requests the Government to supply information on any changes in methodology and on the latest developments of the planned updating of the system concerning statistics of industrial disputes referred to in the Government's report.

Article 17. Regarding Article 7, the Committee notes the Government's indication that the geographical scope of the National Urban Employment Survey (ENEU) will be extended to cover 36 areas instead of 12. It also notes that supplementary steps seem to have been taken in order to cover also rural areas by conducting specific inquiries. The Committee requests the Government to supply details of these specific inquiries in rural areas and information on any further measures taken to extend the coverage to the country as a whole. As to Articles 9 and 11, the Committee notes that a monthly survey appears to have been conducted in wholesale and retail trade (Monthly Commerce Survey), which covers metropolitan areas and provides employment data. It requests the Government to indicate whether other topics such as earnings are covered by this survey and also to continue to supply information on any progress made in extending the scope of statistics of earnings and hours of work and of labour cost. Finally, the Committee asks the Government to provide information on the extension of the coverage of statistics of labour conflicts also to enterprises of local jurisdiction.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1992, published 79th ILC session (1992)

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in the first report and in the report covering the period ending 30 June 1991. It requests the Government to provide information on the following points:

Article 2 of the Convention. The Committee notes the Government's statement that the latest standards and guidelines established by the ILO are used, and asks the Government to state for each of Articles 9, 11, 12, 14 and 15 of the Convention, the standards and guidelines followed and the reasons for any departures from them.

Article 3. The Committee notes the Government's statement that the organisations of employers and workers are consulted and requests the Government to indicate, for each of Articles 7 to 9, 11, 12, 14 and 15, the manner in which the organisations of employers and workers were consulted in designing or revising the concepts, definitions and methodology used.

Article 6. Please state whether the methodological information respecting the statistics covered by Articles 7, 12, 14 and 15 has been published, and, if not, please indicate the measures proposed to this end.

Article 7. In the document attached to the first report, the Government states that the relevant data are published monthly in the National Urban Employment Survey (ENEU, "Encuesta National de Empleo Urbano"). But methodological information available in the ILO indicates that ENEU is a quarterly survey. The Committee notes this information and asks the Government to supply further information on the periodicity and reference periods of the statistics covered by this Article.

Article 11. The Committee notes that data on compensation of employees are compiled through the Monthly Industrial Survey (EIM, "Encuesta Industrial Mensual"), that figures from this source have been supplied to the ILO for publication in the Year Book of Labour Statistics, and that this survey covers the manufacturing industry only. In this connection, reference is made to the comment made under Article 17 below.

Article 12. Please indicate the title and reference number of the publication in which the consumer price index appears, in accordance with Article 5 and the report form.

Article 13. The Committee notes with interest that statistics of household expenditure and household income have been compiled in accordance with this Article, which was excluded from the acceptance of the obligations of the Convention. It draws the Government's attention to the possibility of subsequently accepting the obligations in respect of this Article in pursuance of Article 16, paragraph 3.

Article 14. The Committee notes that statistics of occupational injuries and occupational diseases cover the cases insured by the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS, "Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social") and asks the Government to supply further information on the coverage of these statistics (i.e. of the IMSS) in terms of branches of economic activity, sectors and categories of workers. It also notes that there is a plan for the creation of a national information system on work hazards and requests the Government to keep it informed in this connection.

Article 15. The Committee notes the Government's indication in the report that statistics of industrial disputes cover only those registered under federal jurisdiction and requests the Government to specify the coverage of the statistics in terms of branches of activity, sectors and geographical areas. It also notes that there is a plan to improve the reliability and the timeliness of data compiled through the Labour Relations Information System ("Sistema de Información de Relaciones Laborales") and asks the Government to keep it informed in this regard.

Article 17. The Government states in its first report that the coverage of the National Urban Employment Survey (ENEU) is limited to certain urban areas, that the coverage of the Monthly Industrial Survey (EIM) is limited to manufacturing industries, and that there are plans to improve and to extend the coverage of the statistics, including ENEU and EIM. The Committee notes this information. It further notes that the coverage of the statistics referred to in Article 7 is therefore limited to certain urban areas and manufacturing industries, that the coverage of the statistics referred to in Article 9 is limited to manufacturing and certain in-bond export subcontracting firms ("empresas maquiladoras de exportacion") and that the statistics covered by Articles 14 and 15 have limited coverage as noted above. The Committee requests the Government to continue supplying information on any progress made in extending the scope of these statistics.