Supporting Freedom of Association in Mexico

Camino Rojo case highlights urgent need for improvements in Rapid Response Mechanism

Jun 1, 2026 —

Photo: Voz Minera Radio

On March 26, the three-member expert panel in the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) case initiated by the US government against Canadian mining company Orla Mining published its determination confirming worker allegations that management at its Camino Rojo mine in Mexico’s Zacatecas state had interfered with their associational rights. 

Independent Mexican union wins CBA at Nazareno garment factory

Aug 27, 2024 —

Photo: Celebrating the initial CBA (La Liga).

On August 14, workers at the Delta Staff Manufacturing garment factory in Nazareno, Mexico voted overwhelmingly in favour of a collective bargaining agreement negotiated by their independent union, the Mexican Worker’s League (La Liga). 548 workers voted to ratify the agreement and only 93 voted against it. The agreement will reportedly provide benefits worth a total of $2.5 million pesos (US$134,000). The factory produces for Gap, Levi’s, Carhartt and Target.

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