Mexico's STPS finds indications of employer interference and three union-related dismissals at Yokohama plant under USMCA
Key points
- Mexico's STPS concluded its USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism probe at the Saltillo plant
- Indications found of employer interference, unequal union access and three union-related dismissals
- Results shared with the US on November 9; Mexico will study remediation and hold talks under Annex 31-A
Mexico's Secretariat of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS) has concluded its USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism probe at the Yokohama Tire Manufacturing México plant in Saltillo. It found indications of employer interference, unequal union access, and the dismissal of three workers allegedly over union activity or sympathies. Results were shared with the US government on November 9, and Mexico will study remediation measures and hold talks with the US under Annex 31-A of the agreement.
What employers should do
- Employers operating in Mexico should review union access and dismissal-related labor compliance risks
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Mexico
- Status
- Enforcement action
- Effective date
- —
- Employers covered
- Yokohama Tire Manufacturing México
- Official source
- Official source pending
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