The article discusses a growing movement of workers across international borders, particularly between the US and Mexico, fighting for improved workplace safety and working conditions. It highlights instances where workers are challenging both corporations and traditional unions, accusing them of prioritizing profit over worker well-being.
Specifically, the article details a strike by workers at a Stellantis auto parts factory in Saltillo, Mexico, demanding better safety measures after numerous COVID-19 infections and a lack of adequate protection. The workers’ actions are contrasted with the perceived inaction or complicity of the CTM union, which is accused of siding with the company.
The article emphasizes the significance of cross-border solidarity, noting appeals and support from Mexican workers for their counterparts in the US and elsewhere. It argues that the globalization of production requires a corresponding internationalization of the workers’ movement to effectively challenge multinational corporations and nationalistic unions. The central theme is the need for workers to take control over their working conditions, transcending national boundaries to build a united front against exploitative practices.
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