Sonora Health Workers Block Major Road, Demand Better Benefits

Hermosillo Health Workers Block Boulevard Colosio, Demand Better Conditions Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico – On May 30, 2025, health service workers in Hermosillo staged a protest, blocking a major thoroughfare to bring attention to their demands for improved working conditions and benefits. The demonstration took place at the intersection of Boulevard Colosio and [insert street name if available], near the New General Hospital. The video shows dozens of workers, many in scrubs, holding signs and banners. One sign clearly stated, "Sr. Gobernador, somos trabajadores del sector salud y exigimos bases para los compañeros eventuales de IMSS Bienestar" (Mr. Governor, we are health workers and we demand permanent positions for temporary workers of IMSS Bienestar). A spokesperson for the protesting workers, [insert name if available], stated, "We can't wait any longer. We've tried to dialogue with the authorities, but we've been ignored. This is our last resort." The protest caused significant traffic disruption, but remained largely peaceful. Authorities eventually met with union representatives to discuss the workers' concerns. While the immediate outcome of the protest remains unclear, it highlights the ongoing challenges faced by healthcare workers in Sonora.