US Department of Labor, Office of the Trade Representative announce successful remediation of denial of workers’ rights at Goodyear tire plant in Mexico

Summary:

The US government has announced the successful resolution of a labor dispute at the Goodyear rubber tire facility in San Luis Potosu00ed, Mexico. The dispute arose from the company's failure to apply a sector-wide agreement, resulting in underpayment of wages and benefits to over 1,300 workers. The US government requested Mexico's review of the matter under the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism, leading to a remediation plan that has delivered approximately $4 million in back pay, reclassification of job categories, and increased benefits for workers. The Mexican government has also disseminated information on workers' rights and the USMCA Rapid Response Mechanism has been used to enforce domestic labor laws. The outcome is considered a model for other companies in the rubber industry and is seen as a step towards fair labor practices and closing the gap between US and Mexican workers.