Trade unions push for global labor agreement with telecom giant America Movil

UNI Global Union affiliates from twelve countries are urging America Movil to sign a global agreement to ensure stable labor relations. Trade unions from Argentina to Austria have written to local management, advocating for a worldwide agreement with UNI Global Union.

America Movil, owned by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, operates in 22 countries across Latin America and Europe. The unions' request follows a meeting of America Movil unions in Colombia on July 8, where they set their goals for the agreement.

Marcio Monzane, Regional Secretary for UNI Americas, stated: “America Movil is growing and generating huge profits – but that growth must not come at the expense of workers’ rights. Unions across Latin America and Europe are united in calling for a global agreement that guarantees fair treatment, safe conditions and respect for the fundamental right to organize. A company of this size and reach has a responsibility to uphold the same standards for all its workers, no matter the country, and a global agreement with UNI can make it a reality.”