Yesterday my coworkers and I from Cal Cartage Express/NFI walked off the job to call for an end to retaliation and disrespect at work. I haul borax from Rio Tinto’s mine in southern California to the Port of Los Angeles every day.
We need your support TODAY!
Call Rio Tinto’s offices today and let them know you support our strike and want Rio Tinto to drop its supplier NFI. Click here for the phone number and phone script.
My employer Cal Cartage/NFI continues to break the law by claiming that we are “independent contractors” but we know that NFI is just trying to cut corners by not having to pay for minimum wage rates, sick days, payroll taxes, and unemployment benefits.
We are shocked that Rio Tinto would allow one of its suppliers to continue to be associated with such clear violations of labor law and standards especially given the increased risk now faced by Rio Tinto. You see, in 2018, a law was passed in California that holds companies like Rio Tinto jointly liable for wage violations that result in final judgements which means Rio Tinto could be on the hook for millions in wages owed to drivers like me.
And after you make a call, check out the Justice for Port Drivers facebook page and show us some good ole union solidarity!
Sincerely,
Jesús Maldonado
Port Truck Driver
Cal Cartage Express/NFI
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