GM workers in Mexico defeat union in first test of U.S. trade deal

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Workers at a General Motors Co pickup-truck plant in central Mexico have voted to scrap their collective contract, opening the door for them to oust one of Mexico's largest labor organizations as their union under a new trade deal.

The vote, with safeguards agreed upon by Mexico and the United States to ensure a fair vote, was the first test of labor rules under an accord that replaced the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

The outcome marks a defeat for one of the most powerful unions in Mexico while representing an opening for workers to freely choose independent groups they feel will best fight for their interests.

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said the vote results demonstrated the role of the trade accord's rapid-response mechanism and congratulated the Mexican government for overseeing the vote.

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