# Telcel Employees Form New Union to Challenge Existing Labor Representation Workers seek to halt layoffs and gain collective bargaining rights via new organization. - **Source:** [El Economista MX](https://www.eleconomista.com.mx) - **Published:** 2026-11-04 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/d667d693-45aa-4d95-a8b1-d0964f47c14d ## New Union Officially Registered Employees of Radiomóvil Dipsa, known as Telcel, have officially established the Sindicato de Trabajadoras y Trabajadores de Telefonía Móvil y Datos. The Federal Center for Conciliation and Labor Registration issued the formal notice on September 3, 2026, under file S-CFCRL-295. This new entity aims to challenge the existing union's current representation. ## Legal Path to Representation To legally manage the company's collective bargaining agreement, the new union must secure support from 30% of the total workforce. This threshold is required by the Federal Labor Law to request a Certificate of Representativeness. If achieved, the union can trigger a direct vote to determine which organization holds bargaining rights. ## Internal Grievances and Layoffs The movement emerged following years of internal discontent regarding productivity metrics and suspended promotion ladders. Workers also reported issues with modified work schedules and unexplained charges for phone equipment. The primary catalyst for the new organization was a series of continuous layoffs that the existing union allegedly failed to prevent or contest. ## Allegations Against Current Leadership The new leadership claims that representatives from the incumbent union justified recent terminations as part of company agreements. Displaced workers, including Marinú Pérez and Adrián López, reported that union officials discouraged them from seeking reinstatement. The new group plans to present evidence to labor authorities to investigate potential retaliation against organized workers. ## Financial Disparity and Transparency The new union leadership highlighted a stark contrast between recent job losses and the company's strong financial performance. América Móvil reported global revenues exceeding 250,000 million pesos in the third quarter. Furthermore, the group is demanding transparency regarding union dues, citing Article 373 of the Federal Labor Law which mandates periodic financial reporting. ## Strategic Alliances Formed During its formation, the new union received advisory support from the Sindicato de Telefonistas de la República Mexicana, led by Francisco Hernández Juárez. The organization has also formalized its affiliation with the National Union of Workers. These alliances provide the new group with institutional backing as they prepare for a potential legal confrontation. ## Initial Outreach to Management On October 23, the new union leadership submitted formal documentation to Radiomóvil Dipsa management. They are currently seeking a dialogue to discuss labor stability and the company's current employment practices. The group remains in a waiting period, expecting a response from the company to initiate a formal and legal interlocution process. ## Future Labor Landscape Implications This development signals a potential shift in the labor relations landscape within Mexico's telecommunications sector. By challenging an established union that represents over 20,000 workers, the new organization is testing the effectiveness of recent labor reforms. The outcome of this dispute will likely influence future collective bargaining strategies across major national industries. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/empresas/trabajadores-telcel-desafian-sindicato-crean-nueva-organizacion-laboral-ola-despidos-20261104-842152.html — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._