Hundreds of Kennecott workers stage a demonstration as contract negotiations hit some rocky waters.
Union officials lead Rio Tinto employees and supporters at a rally outside the company’s office in South Jordan, Friday, March 25, 2022, in support of a new contract.• Hundreds of employees of one of the world’s largest copper mines rallied Friday in support of a new union contract with one of the world’s largest mining companies.
About 1,300 workers — including heavy-equipment operators, maintenance employees and line operators — are represented by the contract. The tentative agreement, according to the company, included wage bumps ranging from nearly 10% to more than 40%. Dew said his union and Rio Tinto are working in good faith and that he remains optimistic about reaching a deal. But if that doesn’t happen, union membership is ready to take action.
Deisley said Rio Tinto has a positive track record with unions and that there hasn’t been a Kennecott strike in decades.
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