By Eduardo González VlOn February 13, in Irapuato, SITIMM held its Ordinary Union Council Assembly with more than 700 union representatives from 170 companies. 2026 contract negotiations delivered raises of up to 20% in seven companies and brought membership close to 70,000 workers.
On **February 13**, in the city of Irapuato, SITIMM held its Ordinary Union Council Assembly, attended by more than **700 union representatives** from **170 companies** in the region.
The purpose of the Assembly is to report on the progress, achievements, results, commitments and challenges SITIMM has faced in recent months. Unity in union work has been a fundamental driver of the organization's growth, which today serves more than **70,000 affiliated workers**.
The Secretary-General of SITIMM, **Alejandro Rangel Segovia**, delivered the welcome address to the union delegates from the various sections.
During his remarks, Alejandro Rangel Segovia reported that at **seven workplaces** raises of between **15% and 20%** were secured, benefiting **4,291 employees**, and that the union added nearly 70,000 members.
In a year the union itself anticipated as _challenging_ due to economic pressures in the automotive industry, the Union of Metallurgical, Automotive, Similar and Related Industry Workers of the Mexican Republic obtained wage increases of **up to 20%** in seven companies during the **2026** contract negotiations.
Between late October, November, December and what has elapsed of January and February, the union closed **46 contract reviews** — 30 covering wages and benefits combined, and 16 wage-only — directly impacting **28,151 workers**.
Additionally, at seven workplaces raises landed between **15% and 20%** (4,291 employees benefited). At **24 companies** increases ranged between **10% and 15%**, at eight more between **8% and 10%**, and only in seven contracts adjustments stayed between **6% and less than 8%**.
For more information, see the full document: [Union Council Assembly — February 2026](https://drive.google.com/file/d/12a4bLLCmtLS9O7uWm_j58WAFaeCIOpn5/view?usp=sharing).
