Vale Inco is warning its suppliers it is not responsible for costs incurred on equipment that may become locked on their property if a strike occurs.
The warning was delivered by letter from Vale Inco contract administration. It states, “Although we do not anticipate any problems at this time, we request that your firm takes the necessary steps required to manage your equipment, materials, or temporary facilities currently located on our property.”
The company warns suppliers to properly manage all equipment, materials and temporary facilities and take appropriate actions before July 10.
The current collective agreement, which has already been extended, is set to expire on July 12 at 11:59 p.m. Workers from Sudbury and Port Colborne are could be walking off the job if a resolution is not reached. The company and the union are still in talks, although the union which represents the workers, United Steelworkers Local 6500, is calling Vale a “third-world employer” in a press release, issued June 26.
Questions can be sent to supplier.info@valeinco.com .
