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Steelworkers and Mexican miners to demonstrate outside Orla Mining's Vancouver offices over human and labour rights abuses in Mexico
GlobeNewswire News Roomยท 2025-06-09 20:09
Core Points - Orla Mining is facing protests from Mexican miners' union Los Mineros and United Steelworkers (USW) over alleged violence and intimidation against workers at its Camino Rojo mine in Mexico [1] - The protests are scheduled for June 10, 2025, outside Orla Mining's Vancouver offices [1] Group 1: Allegations and Complaints - Since spring 2024, Los Mineros has accused Orla Mining of pressuring workers to decertify their union and join a pro-employer union [1] - A complaint regarding the company's interference in workers' rights was accepted by the U.S. Department of Labor under the CUSMA Rapid Response Mechanism and is now proceeding to international arbitration [2] - An armed assailant attempted to enter the home of Jaime Pulido, the local leader of Los Mineros, indicating a dangerous environment linked to cartel activity at the mine [3] Group 2: Legal Actions and Investigations - The USW filed a complaint with the Canadian government regarding Orla Mining's interference in workers' rights and the hazardous conditions at the mine, which is currently under investigation [4] - Despite the intimidation, a union election was held in November 2024, resulting in the company union winning and displacing Los Mineros, who have since filed legal appeals [4] Group 3: Support and Advocacy - The USW expresses strong support for Los Mineros and emphasizes the importance of respecting labor and human rights in Canadian mining operations [5]