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☆ US Labor Dept 'disappointed' by VU Manufacturing plant closure in Mexico
  + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Daina Beth Solomon | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
Members of the Liga Obrera Sindical Mexicana (Mexican Workers Union League) talk outside the VU Manufacturing auto parts plant in Piedras Negras, Mexico, August 31, 2022. In March, the U.S. and Mexico pledged to oversee VU Manufacturing carry out a series of commitments to remain neutral in union affairs and allow workers to freely organize. VU Manufacturing, an unlisted company based in Michigan, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Department of Labor urged Mexico to prevent retaliation against former VU workers as they seek new jobs, and to ensure VU makes timely payments to dismissed workers. Reporting by Daina Beth Solomon in Mexico City Editing by Kylie Madry and Matthew LewisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Persons: Daniel Becerril, Thea Lee, Lee, Daina Beth Solomon, Kylie Madry, Matthew Lewis Organizations: Liga, Mexicana, Mexican Workers Union League, VU, REUTERS, MEXICO CITY, U.S . Department of Labor, VU Manufacturing, Department, Labor, Thomson Locations: Piedras Negras, Mexico, MEXICO, Mexican, States, Canada, U.S, Michigan
☆ As companies bring more jobs to Mexico, US wants labor rights safeguards
  + stars: | 2023-07-03 | by ( Daina Beth Solomon | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +3 min
MEXICO CITY, July 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. wants Mexico's government to build strong institutions to protect worker rights as companies aiming to avoid supply chain disruptions in far-off production spots bring more jobs to the country, a top U.S. labor official told Reuters. Mexico has begun to benefit from "nearshoring" in which companies seek to move production closer to the U.S. market while maintaining competitive costs. "Hopefully that will ensure that Mexico doesn't become a dumping ground for companies looking for cheap labor and lax regulations," said Thea Lee, U.S. Deputy Undersecretary for International Labor Affairs who polices USMCA compliance. Mexico has made progress improving labor courts, resolving worker complaints faster and easing union organization, but needs to do more, Lee said. Since 2020, several U.S. labor complaints in Mexico have paved the way for independent unions to land pay raises and even expand.
Persons: Thea Lee, Lee, Cristina Ramirez, Ramirez, Daina Beth Solomon, David Gregorio Our Organizations: MEXICO CITY, Reuters, International Labor Affairs, Goodyear, Grupo Mexico, VU Manufacturing, La Liga, VU, Thomson Locations: MEXICO, U.S, Mexico, Canada, Piedras Negras
☆ U.S., Mexico agree on worker rights plan at Mexican auto parts factory
  + stars: | 2023-03-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: 1 min
WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Mexico on Friday announced an agreement to address a U.S. labor trade complaint at the VU Manufacturing auto parts plant in northern Mexico that requires the firm to allow free association rights for the factory's workers. The U.S. Department of Labor said in a statement the agreement "includes a commitment by VU to create a climate that promotes respect for workers' choice of union representation and is free of interference in union activities to the detriment of the most representative union." Reporting by David Lawder Editing by Chris ReeseOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
☆ Mexico finds 'serious irregularities' in labor probe at VU Manufacturing
  + stars: | 2023-03-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
Companies Carparts.Com Inc FollowMEXICO CITY, March 16 (Reuters) - Mexico's government on Thursday said it concluded there were "serious irregularities" hindering free association and collective bargaining at U.S. auto parts maker VU Manufacturing's operations in northern Mexico. "It was determined that there are serious irregularities and decisive actions on the part of the company to obstruct the free exercise of the rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining within VU Manufacturing," the government said in a statement. It added that it would seek to ensure workers can fully exercise their collective rights without disrupting bilateral trade. Michigan-based VU Manufacturing did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The U.S. government earlier said it received a petition in December from two Mexican labor organizations stating that workers at VU Manufacturing were being denied the right of free association and collective bargaining.
☆ US files new labor complaint in Mexico, eyeing allegations at Unique Fabricating
  + stars: | 2023-03-06 | by ( Daina Beth Solomon | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
MEXICO CITY, March 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Monday filed its seventh labor complaint in Mexico under a trade pact that aims to improve workplace conditions, asking Mexican officials to probe alleged rights abuses at a plant owned by U.S. firm Unique Fabricating Inc (UFAB.A). "The union alleges Unique Fabricating refused to grant the union access to the facility and interfered with its organizing efforts," the Department of Labor said in a statement. Unique Fabricating did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Mexican officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Reporting by Daina Beth Solomon in Mexico City Editing by Dan Whitcomb and Matthew LewisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
☆ U.S. again asks Mexico to review labor rights issues at VU Manufacturing
  + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: 1 min
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The Biden administration on Monday asked Mexico under a regional trade pact to again probe whether workers at a VU Manufacturing facility in Piedras Negras are being denied labor rights. In September, Mexico and the United States said they had resolved an earlier complaint under USMCA, saying workers at auto-parts plant VU Manufacturing in northern Mexico were able to elect the union of their choice. "Despite this facility taking positive actions in 2022, some of the failures we identified previously appear to be recurring," said U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Monday. Michigan-based VU Manufacturing, who produces interior car parts including arm rests and door upholstery, did not immediately reply to a request for comment. Reporting by David ShepardsonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
☆ Independent union wins bargaining rights at 3M in central Mexico
  + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Daina Beth Solomon | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
MEXICO CITY, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Independent Mexican union La Liga has won the right to represent workers at a 3M Co (MMM.N) plant, authorities said on Monday, marking a second victory for the fledgling group at a pivotal moment for workers to take on entrenched interests. Workers at 3M's plant in the central city of San Luis Potosi, which makes everything from Post-It notes to N95 masks, voted in January to reject the collective contract negotiated by their long-established union, the Confederation of Mexican Workers (CTM), opening the door to new representation. The union now has six months to negotiate a new contract, and aims to ensure salaries that keep up with Mexico's climbing inflation, Saucedo said. It has previously said it aims to offer competitive salaries and ensure job stability and will negotiate with the union chosen by workers. Reporting by Daina Beth Solomon; Editing by Leslie AdlerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
☆ One factory worker takes on Mexico's powerful unions
  + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Daina Beth Solomon | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +9 min
CTM representatives say their unions defend worker rights, offer perks such as scholarships and sports programs and abide by Mexico's new labor rules. Along with La Liga, other new unions have also won victories over powerful rivals in the past year at GM, Japan's Panasonic (6752.T) and French glassmaker Saint-Gobain (SGOB.PA), pledging better pay. Even among the new crop, La Liga stands out for its broader vision: targeting companies no matter the sector, no matter the location. Leaving her three kids at home, she is traveling factory to factory seeking support. What's more, to drum up support, La Liga must fight a deeply embedded culture of fear and apathy around speaking out.
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