GM’s Mexico Labor Battle Spurred by Workers’ Safety Concerns
- Five employees say Covid-19 protocols aren’t being followed
- GM says it prioritizes safety, plant has been found compliant
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Workers at the General Motors Co. plant at the center of a U.S.-Mexico trade controversy say they’re fighting to replace their union because of safety issues, including what they characterize as lax enforcement of Covid-19 protocols.
The facility, located near the central Mexican city of Silao, has emerged as an important test case for new labor provisions under a revamped North America trade agreement. And as one of three GM plants that produce highly profitable pickup trucks, it’s critical to the company’s balance sheet. Five employees at the plant spoke to Bloomberg News. They asked that their names not be published due to fear of reprisal.