New labour agreement reached for Rio Tinto Kennecott employees

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Rio Tinto has successfully ratified a new five-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with unions representing 1,300 employees at the Kennecott copper operation in Salt Lake City, Utah. The agreement, effective April 1, 2022, was ratified after seven weeks of negotiations and promises competitive wages and enhanced benefits for employees. Managing director Gaby Poirier expressed satisfaction with the agreement, highlighting its role in providing fair compensation and enabling future growth for Kennecott, which contributes $1.6 billion annually to Utah's economy.

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• The new Collective Bargaining Agreement provides competitive wages and enhanced benefits for 1,300 employees.
• The agreement allows for new pathways to career progression.
• The Kennecott mine contributes $1.6 billion annually to Utah's economy.

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SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto and unions representing approximately 1,300 employees at the Kennecott copper operation near Salt Lake City, Utah, have reached a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The new five-year agreement was ratified through a vote by union members held on 31 March 2022, following seven weeks of constructive negotiations. This agreement, effective 1 April 2022, delivers fair and competitive wages and enhanced benefits for all represented Rio Tinto Kennecott employees, and new pathways to career progression.

Rio Tinto Kennecott managing director Gaby Poirier said: “We are very pleased that the new Collective Bargaining Agreement has been ratified by Rio Tinto Kennecott’s union members. We have worked closely and productively with the unions to reach this agreement, which is fair and competitive, benefits our employees and their families, and enables us to grow as a business. The agreement will ensure that we can continue to provide competitive wages and benefits for all roles, and will allow Kennecott to pursue an exciting future as a leading domestic copper supplier in the United States.”

The Kennecott copper mine employs more than 2,000 workers and contributes $1.6 billion annually to Utah’s economy.

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FAQ

What is the new Collective Bargaining Agreement for Rio Tinto (RIO)?

The new Collective Bargaining Agreement is a five-year contract ratified by union members, providing competitive wages and enhanced benefits effective April 1, 2022.

How many employees are affected by the Rio Tinto (RIO) agreement?

Approximately 1,300 employees at the Kennecott copper operation are represented in the new agreement.

When was the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Rio Tinto (RIO) ratified?

The agreement was ratified on March 31, 2022.

What economic impact does Rio Tinto (RIO) Kennecott have in Utah?

The Kennecott mine contributes $1.6 billion annually to the economy of Utah.