USW: Sherwin Alumina Lockout

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http://www.usw.org/act/campaigns/sherwin-alumina-lockout

On October 11, Sherwin Alumina locked out 450 hard-working USW Local 235A members at their plant in Gregory, Texas. The lockout came after 235A members overwhelmingly rejected the company’s demands for major cuts in pension and health care benefits for members and retirees, as well as reductions in overtime pay.

Sherwin is owned by Glencore, a hugely profitable Swiss commodities giant that is the 10th largest corporation in the world, with net income of $4.6 billion in 2013. With alumina prices on the rise and production costs declining, there is simply no reason for this greedy company to demand cuts from the working families and retirees of south Texas.

You can read more about Glencore by clicking here: http://www.usw.org/act/campaigns/SherwinFacts101314.pdf

In 2008, Glencore received the Public Eye Jury Award for its horrific business practices in Colombia, where its mines have been criticized for causing pollution and serious health risks to local communities. Allegations of firings, anti-union intimidation and tax evasion have followed Glencore to work sites all over the world, from the United States to Australia, Peru and South Africa.

Help us put an end to Glencore’s abuse of workers and communities and remind them that their irresponsible behavior has consequences. Vote by January 22 by visiting www.publiceye.ch.

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