Sonora Nurses Protest: Unfair Wages and Benefits at Hermosillo Hospital

Hermosillo Nurses Protest Precarious Working Conditions Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico – Substitute nurses at the ISSSTE Hospital General ‘C’ in Hermosillo launched a public protest on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, highlighting their precarious working conditions. A large banner placed outside the hospital detailed their grievances, listing a lack of basicification, social security, and wages below the minimum wage as key concerns. The protest underscores the challenges faced by many healthcare workers in Mexico. "We are working without basic benefits, and our salaries are below the minimum wage," stated one of the protesting nurses, whose name was not disclosed in the video. The video shows security personnel were involved in placing the banner, indicating the protest was organized and planned. The protest sheds light on the ongoing struggle for fair labor practices within the Mexican healthcare system. The nurses' demands for better working conditions and fair compensation highlight a broader issue affecting many healthcare professionals across the country. This event calls for a review of labor practices to ensure fair compensation and benefits for all healthcare workers.