<p>Mexico has some of the longest working hours in the industrialized world. Now, Congress has approved a plan to gradually cut the legal workweek from 48 to 40 hours by 2030. Supporters call it a historic step. Critics say it still leaves workers with just one guaranteed day off. From Mexico City, Tibisay Zea reports on the debate over time, productivity and labor rights.</p>

Mexico has some of the longest working hours in the industrialized world. Now, Congress has approved a plan to gradually cut the legal workweek from 48 to 40 hours by 2030. Supporters call it a historic step. Critics say it still leaves workers with just one guaranteed day off. From Mexico City, Tibisay Zea reports on the debate over time, productivity and labor rights.

Mexico approves a 40-hour work week — but not two days off

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Mexico approves a 40-hour work week — but not two days off

Mexico approves a 40-hour work week — but not two days off