Health brigade members from the federal “House-to-House Health” program held a protest Tuesday at the La Lija facility in Puerto Vallarta, denouncing the lack of payment for their work in June. In addition to missing wages, they reported having no formal contracts or labor benefits, calling the situation a violation of their rights.
The workers carry out vital community health work by visiting elderly residents at home to provide medical follow-up. Their responsibilities include monitoring chronic conditions, updating patient records, and registering individuals in the program’s system. Patients are later referred to public health institutions if further care is needed.
As part of the program’s initial phase, the brigade members receive training from the Ministry of Health. In later stages, they are also expected to distribute medications to registered patients, expanding the scope of the program’s primary care services.
Despite the critical nature of their work, the employees said they continue to operate without contracts, social security, or basic labor protections.
“We’re doing this work for the community—especially our elderly—but it’s not right that we’re unpaid and our rights are ignored,” said one of the workers participating in the strike.
The protesters called on federal health and government authorities to immediately address their employment status, ensure timely payment, and provide fair working conditions.