voda schreef op 15 mei 2017 17:02:
Mont-Wright union workers ratify ArcelorMittal Quebec mine contract
Reuters reported that union workers at ArcelorMittal's Mont-Wright iron ore mine in northern Quebec have ratified a new four-year contract with the steelmaker, the world's largest, the United Steelworkers union said on Thursday.
The union said that the 2,000 members voted on a contract that maintains the pension plan for all employees and provides pay parity for workers at the company's smaller, nearby Fire Lake mine.
Last week, the union gave a 72-hour strike notice after rejecting the company's offer over concerns about wages, pensions, sub-contracting and pay disparity.
Union workers operate the large open pit Mont-Wright mine in Quebec, a railroad link to port, a processing plant in Port Cartier and Fire Lake mine.
Last year, Mont-Wright produced some 27 million tonnes of iron ore at a cash production cost of USD 25 per tonne.
In 2013, ArcelorMittal sold a 15% stake in Mont-Wright to South Korean steelmaker Posco and Taiwan listed China Steel Corp for USD 1.1 billion.
Source : Reuters