Wednesday 19 June 2013
Monclova, Mexico, - Takata, a company which manufactures air bags for the automotive industry started a technical stoppage this weekend and up to January 5 with more than 800 workers who will not receive their salaries during such term.The Company’s officers would not provide official information on the technical stoppage, but it was confirmed by workers themselves; also, there have been no guards at the building since last Sunday, due to a drop in production.
Takata manufactures air bags for automobiles safety systems and is supplier for assemblers such as Toyota, Honda, Ford, Nissan, Chrysler and General Motors.
By suspending activities, Takata joins Nemak, manufacturer of engine mono-blocks for the automotive industry, which currently has special labor journeys reduced to just one six-hour shift.
Other companies that have scheduled technical stoppages for this month are Lear Corporation and Alleris, which will affect close to 300 workers, according to Mario Dante Galindo, Legal Counselor for the Mexican Workers Union CTM.
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