USA: United Steel Workers Union filed a complaint against ASARCO for alleged unfair labour practices
Summary
Date Reported: 23 Jun 2022
Location: United States of America
Companies
Grupo México - Parent Company , ASARCO (part of Grupo México) - SubsidiaryProjects
Silver Bell - OperationAffected
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Workers: ( Number unknown - Location unknown - Sector unknown , Gender not reported ) , Union: ( Number unknown - Location unknown - Sector unknown , Gender not reported )Issues
Freedom of Association , Right to UnionisationSource type: News outlet
" United Steel Workers file charges against ASARCO for unfair practices", 23 June 2022
"The union that represents some workers at a mine west of Marana has filed a formal complaint about labor practices.
The complaint, provided to us by the union says ASARCO is now refusing to recognize the United Steel Workers Union.
It claims that about 10 days ago the company cut ties with the union saying membership isn't high enough to require recognition.
A letter of response from the union claims that's illegal..."