CMP strengthens social dialogue through working groups with Unions

Compañía Minera del Pacífico (CMP) has consolidated an innovative and effective space for social dialogue through the implementation of joint working groups with the unions that represent its workers, which were born in response to the challenges arising from the situation at the Los Colorados Mine and low iron ore prices.

Through collaborative and structured work, the working groups have been divided into three main themes associated with its process risk management or GRP with People, aimed at analyzing and improving working conditions and the well-being of workers. Processes, focused on operational optimization and efficiency in procedures. And Assets, focused on infrastructure and equipment necessary to guarantee the safety and efficiency of operations.

Through a participatory methodology, 50 highly feasible initiatives have been identified, of which 16 have been prioritized for their next implementation. This approach guarantees that the proposals arise directly from the needs and perspectives of those involved.

The president of the National Federation of Iron and Steel, Carlos Moya Pérez, highlighted this type of initiatives, which foster trust between the company and its workers.

“With these meetings, trust is restored. Dialogue is a fundamental pillar for having a good relationship. At these meetings we have made progress and achieved quite constructive things for our workers and their jobs were not exposed,” said Moya.

In addition, CMP reaffirms its commitment to strengthening labor relations based on transparency, mutual respect and collaborative work. According to Carolina Pérez, CMP’s People Manager: “These meetings are a reflection of our approach to a modern, inclusive and sustainable labor relations model. We are building a future based on trust and mutual cooperation.”

For his part, the director of the National Directorate of Labor, Pablo Zenteno, highlighted and valued the initiative promoted by the company and the unions, emphasizing its potential to become a negotiation model based on a structured and collaborative dialogue:

“The construction of a social dialogue within the framework of labor relations is always a good initiative. We know that these are instances where different problems are addressed, which often have different views, which are difficult to find solutions, but that in this dialogue of great respect, common solutions can be found,” said the National Director of Labor.

These initiatives reinforce the commitment of the company and the unions to build a safe, inclusive and fair work environment, contributing to the well-being of the workers and the communities where it operates.