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Labor conciliation in BCS: 2,616 disputes settled and 245 million pesos recovered in six months

The Labor Conciliation Centers also report 6,218 hearings and 6,591 advisory sessions between January and June 2026.

By Miguel Díaz Miró · Responsible editor ·
Governing Board session of the Baja California Sur Labor Conciliation Centers

The Baja California Sur Labor Conciliation Centers settled 2,616 disputes between workers and employers during the first half of 2026, with agreements that recovered more than 245 million pesos for workers. The figures were reported by Magdalena Gallegos Ortíz, the agency's director general, at the Second Ordinary Session of 2026 of its Governing Board.

Between January and June the centers also held 6,218 hearings and provided 6,591 advisory sessions to workers and employers, according to the report presented.

Progress against the annual target

Halfway through the year, the agency has reached 74.74 percent of its annual target for settled disputes. Progress stands at 82.91 percent for hearings and 94.16 percent for advisory sessions.

Gallegos Ortíz said conciliation makes it possible to resolve labor disputes through dialogue, with agreements that give certainty to both sides and avoid longer proceedings.

The session was led by Ulises Oliver Bautista Osuna, director of Legal Affairs and Transparency at the state Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Development, on behalf of Secretary Omar Antonio Zavala Agúndez, who chairs the Governing Board.

Other items at the session

The financial, budgetary and operational reports for the first half were presented. The board also reviewed the procedure manuals for each area, the update of the 2021-2027 Institutional Plan and the Manual of Procedures and Services.

Why it matters to workers

Since Mexico's 2019 labor reform, conciliation has been a mandatory first step in most workplace disputes: before suing in a labor court, the parties must attempt an agreement at the conciliation center. The procedure is free and does not require hiring a lawyer.

The half-year numbers offer a useful reference. Dividing the amount recovered by the number of settled cases gives an average of roughly 93,600 pesos per agreement, although each case varies with salary, seniority and the benefits claimed.

What to do after a dismissal or unpaid wages

Anyone who has been dismissed or is owed salary, year-end bonus, vacation pay or severance can ask for advice at the Labor Conciliation Center before signing any document. Bring official ID, the employer's and workplace's details, and any proof of the employment relationship, such as pay stubs, a contract or messages.

It is important not to let time pass: the law sets deadlines for claims, and in dismissal cases the general deadline is two months.

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