U.S. Department Of Labor, Office Of The Trade Representative Seek Review By Mexican Government Into Alleged Labor Rights Denial At Nuevo Laredo Plant; Seeks Mexico's Review Of Alleged Denial Of Workers' Rights At Tecnología Modificada Caterpillar Facility
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The U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Trade Representative have requested a review from the Mexican government into alleged labor rights violations at the Tecnología Modificada facility, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. The request follows a petition alleging that the company unlawfully terminated a worker for union organizing and interfered with union activities. The Mexican government has 10 days to decide whether to conduct a review and 45 days to investigate the claims.
October 26, 2023 | 7:04 pm
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Caterpillar Inc. could face potential reputational damage and regulatory scrutiny due to allegations of labor rights violations at its subsidiary in Mexico.
The allegations of labor rights violations at Caterpillar's subsidiary could lead to reputational damage for the company and potential regulatory scrutiny. This could negatively impact the company's stock in the short term.
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The iShares MSCI Mexico Capped ETF (EWW) could be indirectly affected by the labor rights allegations at Caterpillar's subsidiary in Mexico, as it could impact investor sentiment towards Mexican businesses.
The labor rights allegations at Caterpillar's subsidiary in Mexico could potentially impact investor sentiment towards Mexican businesses. This could indirectly affect the iShares MSCI Mexico Capped ETF (EWW), which tracks the performance of Mexican equities.
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