diff --git a/.github/workflows/run_pytests.yml b/.github/workflows/run_pytests.yml
index 7b3d56f..965b212 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/run_pytests.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/run_pytests.yml
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ on:
     branches:
       - main
       - development
+      - "*hotfix*"
   pull_request:
     types: [ opened, synchronize] 
   # Allows you to run this workflow manually from the Actions tab