Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06BOGOTA5486
2006-06-15 22:56:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Bogota
Cable title:
UNION REJECTS TENTATIVE SETTLEMENT OFFER FROM
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BOGOTA 005486
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/15/2016
TAGS: ELAB EMIN ENRG CO
SUBJECT: UNION REJECTS TENTATIVE SETTLEMENT OFFER FROM
DRUMMOND
REF: BOGOTA 5395
Classified By: CDA MILTON DRUCKER FOR REASONS 1 (B) and (D)
C O N F I D E N T I A L BOGOTA 005486
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/15/2016
TAGS: ELAB EMIN ENRG CO
SUBJECT: UNION REJECTS TENTATIVE SETTLEMENT OFFER FROM
DRUMMOND
REF: BOGOTA 5395
Classified By: CDA MILTON DRUCKER FOR REASONS 1 (B) and (D)
1. (C) According to Mike Tracy, Drummond's President of Coal
Operations, the union representing Drummond's striking miners
rejected the June 14 agreement which had been reached between
the U.S. company and union negotiators (reftel). The union
did not hold a rank and file vote. According to Tracy, the
issue of labor stability (i.e. restrictions on termination
without cause and termination indemnity) were key to the
union's rejection of the proposed settlement. Drummond
officials report no subsequent talks have been scheduled.
2. (C) Drummond officials expressed frustration over
rejection of the settlement offer; and, with talks again at
an impasse, Drummond officials hope senior GOC leaders will
agree to intervene and move the negotiations toward
resolution or immediate arbitration. It is unclear the GOC
will support this request. Gary Drummond, President of the
company, is seeking Embassy assistance to reach out
personally to the GOC in an effort to end the strike as
quickly as possible.
DRUCKER
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/15/2016
TAGS: ELAB EMIN ENRG CO
SUBJECT: UNION REJECTS TENTATIVE SETTLEMENT OFFER FROM
DRUMMOND
REF: BOGOTA 5395
Classified By: CDA MILTON DRUCKER FOR REASONS 1 (B) and (D)
1. (C) According to Mike Tracy, Drummond's President of Coal
Operations, the union representing Drummond's striking miners
rejected the June 14 agreement which had been reached between
the U.S. company and union negotiators (reftel). The union
did not hold a rank and file vote. According to Tracy, the
issue of labor stability (i.e. restrictions on termination
without cause and termination indemnity) were key to the
union's rejection of the proposed settlement. Drummond
officials report no subsequent talks have been scheduled.
2. (C) Drummond officials expressed frustration over
rejection of the settlement offer; and, with talks again at
an impasse, Drummond officials hope senior GOC leaders will
agree to intervene and move the negotiations toward
resolution or immediate arbitration. It is unclear the GOC
will support this request. Gary Drummond, President of the
company, is seeking Embassy assistance to reach out
personally to the GOC in an effort to end the strike as
quickly as possible.
DRUCKER