The Cozumel Sun October 16: The Cozumel Sun Book Exchange’s new home, Humane Society of Cozumel Temporary Hours, Volunteer & Donate, and more!
The Cozumel Sun Book Exchange’s New Home
The CS Book Exchange is now part of Cozumel’s Public Library. The “Biblioteca de Cozumel” is located on 30th Avenida and Calle 8 in Colonia Centro. It sits right next to Ebeneezer Church and kiddie Corner from Soriana. The hours are currently from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday Through Friday.
Advertise your business, events, or organization, FREE of charge in our The Cozumel Sun Group. I only ask that you limit your advertising to weekly. Repeated advertising turns people away!
Humane Society of Cozumel Temporary Hours
Aurita’s Cozumel Corner
Our home at #1081 35 Avenida Sur entre Calle 17 y 15 Bis is for rent!! However, I have not finished painting yet! The Upper level has two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a spare room that leads to a huge terrace. The Main floor has a large bedroom that has its own entrance to the street. The second large bedroom has its own half bath and its own entrance off the small front porch. In addition, there is a third bedroom and a full bathroom. The living room is large and extends to a small family room. The kitchen is huge and the width of the house with lots of storage space. There is a swimming pool and small terrace with laundry area. Please help me spread the word!
I am happy to report that my chemotherapy has been adjusted to pills only. Today is day three and so far, no side effects that I cannot handle.
Congratulations Angel!
I have often bragged about this young man’s academic accomplishments, now he has taken on boxing! TCS has supported David and his father for a number of years with school uniforms, school supplies, and other necessities. Father is unemployed and blind, Mom passed way from complications of Lupus.
Date: On September 30th
Location: “Unidad Deportiva Independencia”
Class: 48 Kg Juvenile Pelea Triple por Cinturon o Medalia
Trainer: Henry Lopez Salgado.
Volunteer & Donate
In the Volunteer Opportunities Section of TCS I have listed some of the many opportunities available to give back to the Cozumel Community. There are some charities that are supported by the Cozumel Elite that I have not listed. For instance, there are some very active groups like the Rotary Club and Cozumel Red Cross. Likewise, there is an Orphanage in Cozumel that is completely funded and is in no need of assistance. If you are aware of a charity that you wish me to include, please provide the information and I will be glad to include it in the Volunteer Opportunities section of TCS.
The 2023 Minimum Wage
According to Salary Explorer, the average annual salary of a Mexican worker is 399,000 MXN (Mexican Peso) in 2023. This amounts to USD 23,154 annually according to the exchange rate in 2023. The average salary ranges from 8,410 MXN (lowest salary) to 148,000 MXN (highest national average) per month.
The standard minimum wage in Mexico will rise to around 207 pesos ($10.82) a day from 172.87 pesos ($9.03) a day in 2023. For workers along the U.S.-Mexico border, wages will rise to 312 pesos a day from 260 pesos a day.
In other words, no matter how small your monthly pension is, it is a fortune to the average Mexican family.
High Cost of Living
Remember, since Cozumel is an island, everything is imported making it more expensive than in the mainland. The cost of gas, trucking and ferry are factored in and passed on to the consumer.
Health Coverage
If you are a “legal” employee, your employer is paying for social security for you, and you are enrolled in either the social security (IMSS) or another federally operated health plan. (That is another story!) Your workday is 8 hours if by day 7.5 hours if a night shift. If you are lucky enough to hold one of these contracted jobs, chances are you are working a second job to help make ends meet.
Age Discrimination
In Cozumel, the hiring stops at 35 years of age, there is no law against age discrimination. I am certain this is tied to the fact that the insurance required by law is based on age, the older you are, the higher the premium. This is why you see seniors at the grocery stores working for TIPS ONLY. Parking attendants and people offering to help carry the groceries are also there working for TIPS ONLY. You will see children in their school uniforms also working for tips.
There is an army of workers that are not contracted by anyone. Desperate to find employment, they work for less than the minimum wage, for longer hours, and some for tips only. These people have no health coverage or social security when they get older. These people are also the entrepreneurs you see selling anything they can think of to make a living.
Do your Part.
The Mexican people are some of the hardest working people that I know. We must give back to the people that have welcomed us into their home. However, it does not have to be monetary; you can donate things you no longer need or use, volunteer your time, or volunteer your talents. In conclusion, get out there and give please!
Coming Soon to Cozumel! Check Out Our Updated Events Calendar!
Next Meetup Cozumel at Una Mas will be October 24th 5.30 Tuesday.
Future Meetup
November 7th (Music Bingo) and 21st
La Mission Day of the Dead celebrations
December 5th (Music Bingo) and 19th Christmas tradition at Casa Mission with the artist market too
January
Plan for Carnaval Fat Tuesday February Meetup at No Name hosts again Meetup.
Donate and Volunteer in Cozumel
The Donate and Volunteer section of the Cozumel Sun needs updating. If you are involved with one of these organizations, please make certain the information is accurate and current. Submit the information for any organization or community program not listed. I will be happy to assist.
Medical Equipment & Medicine Drive
We donate wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and other medical supplies and equipment that we receive to low-income families. Our new location is half the size, making it impossible to store. However, we will continue to collect all the above and distribute as needed. Above all, please keep us in mind when you no longer need your equipment!
Keep the medication Coming! Our new address is #213 Calle 13 between 10 and 10 bis. 13 is the same street that Cozumel Centro de Salud (General Hospital) has the emergency entrance. We are walking distance to Chedraui, Mega, and the Municipal Palace. All medications are forwarded to the free clinic and Dispensary of Todos Somos Cozumel.
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