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2. A labor union is an organization of workers and union leaders unified to protect and promote their common interests and rights. A collective bargaining agreement is a legally enforceable contract between the management of an organization and a labor union (e.g. SINCO496). It defines conditions of employment such as: – Working hours – Overtime payments – Holidays and vacations – Benefits – Obligations and responsibilities for the workers and the organization Definitions SINCO 496©

3. This contract is based on the Mexican Labor Law (Ley Federal del Trabajo). A labor union must ensure that collective contracts are carried out at anytime. Disciplinary procedures are established in the Internal Workplace Policy (Reglamento Interior de Trabajo). Definitions SINCO 496©

4. General overview SINCO 496 is a legally registered labor union with more than 20 years of existence in Querétaro. SINCO 496 unionizes companies of different industries (e.g. bakeries, manufacturing plants, schools, restaurants, distribution centers). Provides local and federal protection against other labor unions. Promotes professional and ethical conciliatory practices between the organization and its workers. SINCO 496 has a close relationship to the management of a company and the workers. SINCO 496©

5. Collective agreement registration process Step 1. Initial approach to the organization. Step 2. Contract proposal is presented to the employer representatives to be reviewed and signed. Step 3. Labor contract is submitted to the local authorities (Junta de Conciliación y Arbitraje del Estado de Querétaro). Step 4. Once the labor contract is registered by the local authorities, an agreement is issued to prove its validity. Step 5. The labor contract must be renewed annually according to the Mexican Federal Labor Law. SINCO 496©

6. If you have questions or comments about our labor union, you can contact us by e-mail: contacto@sinco496.mx www.sinco496.mx Contact us SINCO 496©