USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism Matter at Amphenol Optimize, Nogales, Mexico
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The United States announced on October 23, 2026 the resolution of the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism matter at the Amphenol Optimize México, S.A. de C.V. facility in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, which manufactures automotive and aerospace connectors, cables and components. The resolution followed implementation of a remediation plan addressing employer interference in union activity and retaliatory dismissals. Under the plan the facility reinstated nine workers with full backpay and benefits and adopted a neutrality statement and guidelines on free association. The reports do not state the date the matter was initiated, the date the remediation plan was agreed, or any further deadline.
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- USTR · Press ReleasesUnited States resolves USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism matter at Amphenol Optimize in Nogales, Mexico
The United States announced the resolution of the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism matter at the Amphenol Optimize México, S.A. de C.V. facility in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, which manufactures automotive and aerospace connectors, cables and components, after the remediation plan addressing employer interference in union activity and retaliatory dismissals was implemented. The facility reinstated nine workers with full backpay and benefits, adopted a neutrality statement and guidelines on freedom of association and collective bargaining, and set up a worker complaint mechanism, while Mexico delivered training, monitored the facility and maintained anonymous reporting channels.
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