CANACERO Urges Authorities to Resolve ArcelorMittal Blockade

The National Chamber of the Iron and Steel Industry (CANACERO) issued a statement emphasizing that the blockade against ArcelorMittal has a significant negative impact on the region, affecting iron and steel-dependent industries and disrupting value chains in both Mexico and the United States.

Since May 28, workers from Section 271 of the Miners' Union have blocked the steel plant's facilities due to dissatisfaction with profit-sharing payments. However, ArcelorMittal has stressed it adhered to legal provisions and regulations regarding the payments.

CANACERO emphasized its commitment to defending human and labor rights, such as freedom of association. However, it rejected the misuse of these rights to violate the rule of law. The Chamber called on workers from Section 271 of the Miners' Union to resume operations and urged the authorities to intervene in resolving the conflict while upholding the rule of law.

This month, the Federal Labor Court for Collective Matters shelved the case, recognizing the work stoppage as premature and procedurally violative. "The work stoppage that persists today at our workplace is contrary to the law, so we make a respectful plea to the union leadership and the striking workers to reconsider their position and return immediately to perform their duties. We keep our communication channels open and continue to explore alternative solutions," the company said in a press release.

ArcelorMittal previously declared that if the illegal blockade persists, it will take action. "The company reserves the right to take individual and/or collective actions as it deems appropriate in order to defend the rule of law," the company said.