The Mexican government recognized the union and the company, which reached an agreement on July 11, the SE and the labor and social security ministry (STPS) reported in a joint statement.
This agreement guarantees the following:
- The protection of the rights of workers to decide which union best represents their interests
- Teksid’s recognition of the Trade Union holder of the only valid collective bargaining agreement before the registration authority, the Federal Center for Conciliation and Labor Registration
- The access of the Union holder of the contract to the installation and the assignment of office spaces
- The reinstatement of 36 workers, with their respective payment of lost wages at 100%
- Payment of union dues due
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) said in a statement that employees at the plant had been denied the rights to choose their union and to bargain collectively.
The facility, which produces auto parts for heavy vehicles, employs about 1,500 workers.
The case was eventually resolved without resorting to an arbitration panel or the imposition of trade sanctions, the statement said.
Teksid said he “cooperated diligently” with US and Mexican officials during the process.
With information from Reuters
