Recently, the United States and Mexico successfully resolved a worker rights probe conducted at a Draxton auto parts plant in central Mexico. This marks a significant development as the latest labour complaint to be closed under a regional trade deal between the two nations.

In May 2023, the U.S. government requested Mexico to investigate possible obstructions preventing workers from establishing a new union at Draxton Mexico, located in the central city of Irapuato, Guanajuato state. This facility manufactures aluminium and steel components for renowned car manufacturers, including Chrysler, Ford, and Audi. Draxton is a subsidiary of Grupo Industrial Saltillo, a prominent Mexican conglomerate.

As part of an unprecedented initiative to uphold workers' rights to organize unions, the United States has lodged 11 complaints in Mexico under the 2020 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). These complaints have led to significant developments, with some instances paving the way for improved labour representation and increased wages for workers.

According to a joint statement by the Mexican economy and labour ministries at Draxton, multiple instances were discovered that seemed to infringe upon worker rights. These instances included company interference in union activity.

According to the United States Trade Representative's office, as part of the US-Mexico remediation plan with a deadline set for October 31, Mexican officials will oversee Draxton in issuing a neutrality statement. Additionally, they will be responsible for conducting training sessions for their personnel to ensure strict adherence to this statement.

Katherine Tai, the US Trade Representative, announced that the company will reinstate a union representative with back pay. This decision comes after the representative was unlawfully dismissed for advocating on behalf of workers.