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5 Oct 2023

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Reuters

Mexico: Labour complaint against Grupo Yazaki under the USMCA by the U.S. is resolved

"U.S., Mexico resolve labor probe at Grupo Yazaki auto parts plant in Mexico", 05 October 2023

...The U.S. and Mexico have resolved a labor complaint under a regional trade deal at a Grupo Yazaki auto parts factory in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato, both governments said on Wednesday.

Grupo Yazaki, part of Japan's Yazaki Corp., agreed to issue a neutrality statement, and the Mexican government will ensure training for workers, union representatives and management about labor rights, the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) office said in a statement...

Mexico denied the request, finding no substantial evidence of employer interference in the vote, and the USTR's office on Wednesday said it agreed that there was no ongoing denial of rights.

Grupo Yazaki acted proactively to issue a neutrality statement on its website and throughout its workplaces nationwide, according to Mexican officials.

"It reaffirms a zero-tolerance policy against any retaliation, threat or harassment against workers," Mexico's economy and labor ministries said in a statement...