The United States reported this Wednesday that it requested the establishment of dispute resolution panels within the framework of the USMCA after failing to reach agreements with Mexico on alleged violations of labor rights by Pirelli Neumáticos, Bader de México and Industrias Tecnos.
Regarding the first case, the United States trade representation reported that its announcement today follows a review request that that country sent to Mexico on August 23, where it asked Mexico to review whether the workers at the plant located in Silao , Guanajuato, are denied the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining.
He indicated that to date, in at least 22 cases, the United States and Mexico have been able to cooperate to successfully address labor rights violations in Mexican facilities.
“However, we cannot do so in this matter and, therefore, the United States has determined that it is appropriate to request a panel to verify the facilities’ compliance with Mexican labor laws,” he said in a statement.
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“This announcement underscores the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to empowering workers and holding corporations accountable,” said Trade Representative Katherine Tai, according to the statement.
Regarding Bader de México, specialized in leather for the automotive industry, the USTR reported that this Wednesday’s announcement follows a review request that the United States sent to Mexico on September 16, where it requested that it be reviewed whether the workers of the plant, located in León, Guanajuato, are also denied the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining.
As in the case of Pirelli, the commercial representation argued that an agreed solution could not be reached.
“Every worker has the right to organize and join a union without facing retaliation or dismissal. “While we remain committed to collaborating with the Government of Mexico, more must be done to protect workers’ rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining at this facility,” Tai said in another statement.
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Regarding Industrias Tecnos, a manufacturer of small arms ammunition, the USTR reported that on June 24 the United States sent a review request to Mexico asking it to review whether the personnel of the plant, located in Cuernavaca, Morelos, are denied the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining.
As in the two previous cases, the commercial representation indicated in a separate statement that an agreed solution was not reached.
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