The 1,030 unionized employees at the ABI smelter in Bécancour have been locked out of their jobs since Jan. 11 by Alcoa and Rio Tinto.
The labour dispute hinges on two key outstanding issues – pension plan changes and language related to seniority rights and employee turnover.
Since the lockout began, however, the company has made additional demands. The company has shown no willingness to negotiate, even as the union made repeated overtures.
These workers are strong and standing tall with the solidarity of Steelworkers and the labour movement.
Take solidarity a step further by supporting the locked-out workers of Local 9700 with a donation.
Please make cheques payable to: MÉTALLOS SL 9700 F.D.P.
Mail to:
MÉTALLOS SL 9700 F.D.P.
Syndicat des Métallos
8310, rue Desormeaux
Bécancour, Québec
G9H 2X2
Attention: Éric Moore, Financial Secretary
Online donations by credit card can be made here.
Thank you for your support!
*Don’t forget to write to Alcoa’s board of directors to voice your support for the locked-out workers. Send your email here.
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