Contact: Tony Montana (412) 562-2592
TUCSON, Az. – The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that workers represented by eight international unions will rally for a fair contract prior to resuming negotiations with Asarco/Grupo Mexico management on Monday, July 28, 2014.
Over 2,000 workers at five Asarco/Grupo Mexico locations in Arizona and Texas have been working under the terms of a previous agreement while negotiations proceed, extended with a 15-day notice to terminate for more than a year since it expired.
Union members will rally with signs to send the message to Asarco/Grupo Mexico management that despite the slow pace of negotiations, workers are stronger and more united than ever.
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WHO: Workers represented by 8 international unions at five Asarco/Grupo Mexico copper operations.
WHAT: Rallies to demonstrate solidarity when contract negotiations resume Monday
WHEN:/WHERE: Early morning gate rallies at the facilities as follows:
Hayden, 5 – 7:30 a.m.
660 State Highway 177 – Winkelman, Az.
Ray Mine, 4:30 - 8 a.m.
Mine entrance from Hwy 177
Mission Complex, 5 - 7 a.m.
4201 West Pima Mine Rd. – Sahuarita, Az.
Rally on Pima Mine Road west of I-19.
Silver Bell, 5 - 7 a.m.
25000 West Avra Valley Rd. – Marana, Az.
Rally will be at Avra Valley Rd. and Pump Station Rd.
Amarillo, 5 - 7:30 a.m.
North on Fritch Hwy – Amarillo, Texas
Rally at front entrance of plant
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