Female employment and job precariousness in the electronics and auto parts industry in Jalisco: two case studies, Electronics Company Jabil and Harnesses Auto Parts Company K&S, Mexico S.A de C.V

Abstract

The following study aims to evaluate female employment and precarious work conditions in the electronics and auto parts industries in Jalisco . These productive sectors have been established in our country since mid 60 ?s and nowadays are increasing their presence in our state . Despite the economical challenges we had in 2001-2008 they have had huge economic gains .It should be noted that the majority of this information is based in fieldwork of both Jabil Circuit de Mexico (JABIL), electronics and System de Arneses K&s Mexicana S .A de C .V in Jalisco . Precarious conditions will be analyzed through concerns such as minimum wages, employment contracts, working hours, social security access, and social benefits among others.