The influence of the government on labor unions in Mexico is minimal. Most Mexican unions operate independent of the federal and local governments.

The government in Mexico has historically played a significant role in the formation, operation, and regulation of labor unions. The government created the National Union of Workers (CTM), which has traditionally been the largest and most influential labor organization in the country. The government also established the Secretariat of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS), which oversees labor relations and has the power to register, inspect, and dissolve unions. While some Mexican unions operate independently, the government's influence on labor unions in Mexico cannot be considered minimal.