Breaking Ground

Union wins against giant mining corporation takeover

December 29, 2020 IUOE3 Episode 7
Breaking Ground
Union wins against giant mining corporation takeover
Show Notes

After the giant mining companies Newmont and Barrick formed a joint-venture in Elko, called Nevada Gold Mines (NGM), it was obvious they wanted Local 3 out. The union had been representing workers at the mines since 1965, and we weren’t just going to back down. Hear about the strategies we used to gain back our collective bargaining rights for some 1,300 mine workers and the challenges that continue, as we fight to represent our mine workers in Elko, Nev.  It’s a true David and Goliath story!