México - Union busting action by Operadora Gasoil

In November 2013, gasoline attendants at two Mexico City gas stations initiated a strike against the owner, Operadora Gasoil S.A. de C.V. The union, the Sindicato de Trabajadores de Casas Comerciales, Oficinas y Expendios, Similares y Conexos del Distrito Federal (STRACC), explained that the strike followed the failure to reach an agreement with the company. The company had refused to recognise the union at a gas station, firing seven workers and engaging in a variety of other practices that violate labour rights and freedom of association, according to the union.