Mexico and the US resolve Volkswagen conflict with T-MEC

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Under the protection of Rapid Response Labor Mechanism in Specific Facilitiesboth countries concluded the review of the case, following an alleged denial of freedom of association rights under the USMCA.

The Government of Mexico, through the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (STPS) and the Ministry of Economy (SE), reports the successful closure of the case on the alleged denial of rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining, within the framework of the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism in Specific Facilities (MLRR) of Annex 31-A of the Treaty between Mexico, the United States and Canada (T-MEC).

In Mexico’s investigation into the company Volkswagen Located in Cuautlancingo, Puebla, It was determined that in the last four elections of union leaders and leaders, “there was no evidence of a pattern of behavior related to dismissals or mandatory resignations at the end of the union assignment of the members of the Executive Committee or of the delegates of the Congress of the Independent Trade Union of Volkswagen Workers”.

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In addition, the Labor Secretariat determined that there are not sufficient elements to affirm that the termination of the employment relationship of the members of the union representation, the subject of the complaint in the MLRRwere motivated by their quality and/or condition as union representatives, by their union functions, or by their participation in union activities.

“However, there are elements that indicate that these were unjustified dismissals, as they were not carried out in accordance with the procedures applicable to the termination of employment relationships.”

The Mexican agency said that six roundtables for dialogue and negotiation were held, organized and conducted by this agency, with the assistance of the Federal Center for Conciliation and Labor Registration.

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Following the review, it was decided to reinstate eight people, to terminate one worker’s employment through an agreement, to distribute a letter of commitment from the shipyard to respect union and contractual rights, and to provide refresher courses on the subject.

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2024-09-01 02:19:19

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