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In Alabama, unions gather to support workers seeking union recognition from the Earth’s largest non-union company.
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In Alabama, unions gather to support workers seeking union recognition from the Earth’s largest non-union company.
Help Save People's World The economic crisis has hit People's World hard. We need the support of all our friends and readers to continue publishing. Anita Torrez, Southwestern labor leader and Communist activist, dies at 94 February 4, 2021 9:22 AM CDT By Joe Bernick Anita Torrez in 2014 in front of a mural commemorating the Empire Zinc strike. | Scott Marshall / People's World The American working class suffered a great loss on Jan. 31 with the passing of Anita Torrez. Torrez, who celebrated her 94th birthday last fa...
Article content A new contract ratified Monday between Glencore and its workers offers stability going forward and avoids what could have been a difficult stint on the picket lines, according to the union. “It was a bit of a hard sell to the members but it was enough, and a majority of the members understood there was no real reason to go on strike,” said Eric Boulay, vice-president of Mine Mill Local 598/Unifor. “We were ready, but it’s a tool you only want to use when you have to.” We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser.
The leader of a union representing Glencore workers said he was comfortable with the tentative deal reached over the weekend on a new contract, although it…
Article content The man who leads Glencore’s operations says he’s pleased the company and Mine Mill have reached a tentative collective agreement. The previous contract expired at midnight last night and negotiators bargained last week and on the weekend to reach a new deal. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Mine Mill Local 598/Unifor represents about 770 Glencore production and maintenance employees in Sudbury. “We are very pleased to have successfully reached this settlement agreement without work disruption,” Peter Xavier, vice president ...