US EditionAn 18-Year Miners’ Strike Comes to an End in Sonora
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An 18-year miners’ strike comes to an end in Sonora
One of the longest strikes in Mexico’s history came to an end on Wednesday night when the National Mining Union (SNM) signed agreements with the federal government and Sonora state authorities. Workers at the iconic Cananea mine had been on strike since July 30, 2007. The workers’ 6,715 days on the picket line ended not through an agreement with mine owner Grupo México, but rather because SNM leaders secured a fund of 483 million pesos (US $26.8…
Historic Agreement in Cananea: Lorenia Valles Celebrates Justice for Miners After 18 Years of Strike
After nearly two decades of conflict, the Government of Mexico and the Sindicato Minero reach an agreement to liquidate 650 workers and widows in Cananea. Senator Lorenia Valles stressed that the plan includes health and pensions, consolidating a milestone in the defense of labor rights. HERMOSILLO, Sonora – Senator Lorenia Valles Sampedro, president of the Senate Mining Commission, described as an “act of justice” the recent agreement reached b…
The resources will benefit more than 650 workers and 53 widows, while the possible reinstatement of the miners to their jobs is being analyzed.
The agreement between Section 65 of the National Mining Union and the Mexican government is good news. A settlement plan was reached that includes severance pay for 650 miners in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, including 53 widows; health coverage; access to a pension; and the possibility of returning to work. After 18 years of strike action, the demands of the mine workers will finally be met, stated Senator Lorenia Valles.
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