We are pleased to report that Mexico has found “serious irregularities” in labor probe at VU Manufacturing, wherein they found hindrances in free association and collective bargaining. This case was prompted by a U.S. labor complaint under the North American trade pact known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The Mexican officials have concluded their investigation and have decided to launch a 10-day consultation period with U.S. counterparts to develop a remediation plan.
The Mexican government has 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 plant under investigation is located in the northern Mexican city of Piedras Negras, across the U.S. border from Eagle Pass, Texas. Michigan-based VU Manufacturing, however, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
This is not the first complaint filed against the same plant. 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. Another complaint at the same plant was resolved in September, noting that workers at the facility were able to elect the union of their choice after activists alleged the company interfered.
The Mexican government added that it would ensure workers can fully exercise their collective rights without disrupting bilateral trade. This news is significant as it highlights the importance of workers’ rights and the need to address any issues that hinder their exercise.
In conclusion, Mexico’s investigation into the “serious irregularities” hindering free association and collective bargaining at VU Manufacturing is a welcome development. We strongly believe that workers’ rights must be upheld, and any obstructions to their exercise should be addressed immediately. The Mexican government’s commitment to ensuring the collective rights of workers is commendable, and we hope that a remediation plan is put in place to ensure that these irregularities are addressed.#Mexico #finds #irregularities #labor #probe #Manufacturing #Reuters
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