ArcelorMittal Liberia has signed its 6th Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the United Workers Union of Liberia (UWUL), Local #4, marking another milestone in strengthening labor relations and improving employee welfare.
The new CBA signed on Wednesday delivers several benefits for employees, including a 14.5% salary increment, 15 days of paid annual leave, and a 75% increase in housing allowance to facilitate workers owning their own homes, among others.
“Today is a proud day for the workers of ArcelorMittal Liberia. After two long months of negotiation, we are signing the sixth Collective Bargaining Agreement, a document that represents the sweat, the sacrifice, and unwavering determination of workers,” Sneh said. “This agreement has delivered salaries and housing allowance increments that will lift the standard of living for our members and their families. It has secured a commitment to job mapping and restructuring within six months to guarantee fairness and transparency.”
AML Chief Operating Officer, Anthony P. Kocken, on behalf of the CEO, Michiel Van Der Merwe, thanked both negotiation teams representing management and the workforce, noting the agreement shows that AML values its workforce. The agreement, Kocken said, forms a cornerstone of partnership among ArcelorMittal, the workforce, the workers’ union, and other stakeholders, as the company moves into the Phase Two Expansion Project.
“We’re very pleased with the outcome, and the CEO, Michiel Van Der Merwe, sends his congratulations and appreciates all those who’ve been instrumental in reaching this achievement.”
The agreement underscores AML’s commitment to fostering a respectful and collaborative relationship with its employees, whom it described as “the heartbeat of our operations.
The 6th CBA is expected to contribute significantly to strengthening industrial harmony, employee satisfaction, and overall productivity in Liberia’s mining sector.
