The governments of the U.S. and Mexico signed a memorandum of understanding on Jan. 17, 2023, to strengthen protections for workers participating in temporary foreign worker programs.

The MOU affirms a mutual commitment to increased transparency and coordination between the two countries. The protections in this agreement include enforcing working conditions and preventing discrimination. They also include establishing fair recruitment processes and facilitating the availability of quality temporary agricultural and non-agricultural employment.

In the agreement, both countries commit to improving shared mechanisms to prevent, report and investigate worker rights violations and hold employers and their agents accountable; and to connect workers harmed or exploited with assistance and care. Government agencies in the U.S. and Mexico will hold quarterly meetings to monitor the enforcement of employment laws, rules and regulations that apply to temporary foreign workers.

Read the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Mexico in English and Spanish.

Published Date

January 23, 2023

Topic

Government & Regulatory Affairs

Region

Central & South America, United States

Sector

Controlled Environment Building, GCCA Transportation, GCCA Warehouse