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Demographic Impact
Cd. Chihuahua still serves as a transfer
center for north and southbound trade and possesses a growing population in search
of higher paying jobs.
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Employment Considerations
Currently almost 29,200 people are employed
in 66 Cd. Chihuahua maquilas.
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Unemployment Percentage
Cd. Chihuahua averages
12% - 16% representative of its limited maquiladora base.
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Availability of Labor
Population and demographic projections
still point to above average growth, as expected to accompany increased trade,
border migration and higher birth rates.
Wage Rates
Wages are generally lower in Chihuahua
than on the border, reflecting the city's isolation and smaller size. Daily base
hourly wages average closer to the national minimum wage, typically 18 - 22 nuevo
pesos, including benefits. Workers with higher skills do receive higher wages,
more comparable to those paid in Juarez.
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