GLENCORE MINING

Early day motion 764, tabled 3 February 2015 by Ian Lavery (Labour). Signed by 30 members.

That this House expresses concern at the actions of Glencore, the global mining company, with specific reference to the lockout of 450 workers at the Glencore-owned profitable Sherwin alumina plant in Gregory, Texas; further expresses concern that Glencore are being investigated by the US National Labor Relations Board with regard to unfair treatment of workers; notes that the Sherwin plant is being investigated by the US National Labor Relations Board under a charge of unfair labour practices; and urges Glencore to act to end the lockout by returning to negotiations with the workers.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.