The governor of Baja California, Kiko Francisco Vega, said the producers were willing to increase the wages of the labourers in the Valley of San Quentin, but the increase requested exceeded their budget.
"We still haven’t solved the issue of their request to increase the minimum wage. Producers have said 300 pesos is beyond what they can afford, considering the price of the harvest, inputs supply and demand."
Agricultural workers expect a positive answer to their request of increasing the minimum wage to 300 pesos. (Rafael del Rio / Proceso)
The governor said in an interview that the producers would present the increase proposed at the meeting they had with the labourers.
"Personally, I wish they got 300 or 400 pesos, whatever was possible and necessary so they can have a better standard of living. That's what we want, but we have to adjust to a reality," he said.
The governor said that "what matters is that the producers are collaborating, they are making an effort." He also stated he hoped they would reach a definite agreement today so the Valle de San Quintin and Baja California could normalize operations.
The mayor of Ensenada, Gilberto Hirata, confirmed they were getting rid of all the spoiled strawberry from the labourers’ strike, which started on March 17th, in the Valley of San Quentin.
A dialogue between labourers, state and federal authorities and the Agricultural Association of Baja California began after several protests. The labourers hope that they will get a positive answer today to their request of increasing the minimum wage to 300 pesos.
Source: sipse.com