Department of Labor, Office of Trade Representative announce remediation prevented labor rights denial, allowed new union election at Draxton Mexico

Summary:

The self-initiated Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) action by the US Department of Labor and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative concluded with respect to Draxton Mexico, an auto parts facility in Guanajuato. The action alleged denial of freedom of association and collective bargaining rights. The US and Mexico reached an agreement on a course of remediation, which included actions to prevent employer interference and reinstate a worker dismissed for union activity. Following the remediation, workers participated in a free and fair vote, electing a new union. The US and Mexico continue to monitor the facility to ensure no denial of rights and seek an environment of collaborative labor relations.