Health Union Leader Accuses Mayor of Harassment, Denies Nepotism

Robert 'Pimpo' Hurtado, the leader of the Health Workers' Federation, has vehemently denied accusations of nepotism and denounced what he calls harassment and persecution by municipal authorities. Responding to claims that over 10 of his relatives work in the health sector, Hurtado stated that his four children were hired by previous administrations, not by him. He characterized the mayor's actions as disrespectful and part of a political campaign, particularly after the mayor allegedly disrespected a union member at El Bajío hospital. Hurtado asserted the union's right to organize and demanded dialogue rather than what he perceives as abuse of workers. The federation is demanding the payment of vaccination bonuses from 2025 and incentives for 2026, emphasizing that they do not control municipal finances but are mandated by workers to demand their rights. They are exploring legal actions against the mayor and other municipal officials. Hurtado also confirmed that planned work stoppages will proceed, with new pressure measures to be defined on July 27. Regarding the dismissal of 11 workers for absence, he assured that these would be justified.

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Who doesn't have relatives? I have four children working, and I didn't put them there. They were put there by the authorities (in office) because they campaigned for the authorities who were in office at the time.