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Parties reached a consensus on the fundamental principles of the collective agreement
2024-09-19

This week, the parties addressed key issues to be included in the collective agreement. 

Negotiation representatives concentrated on defining the agreement's duration and scope to ensure its sustainable implementation. With a mutual understanding reached on these foundational principles, discussions have now progressed to the topic of wages and salaries.

Proposals from Both Sides:

Trade Union's Proposal

Duration of the Collective Agreement: 

  • A proposal was put forward to set the collective agreement for a three-year term, with the option to review and adjust salary-related issues annually, and to initiate the next collective agreement as required by law.

Applicability of the Collective Agreement: 

  • The agreement should be limited to trade union members. 
  • Alternatively, specific provisions could be included in the collective agreement that apply only to union members.

 

 

Employer's Proposal

 

Duration of the Collective Agreement: 

  • The company proposed a three-year agreement in accordance with the law. Furthermore, it suggested no changes to the agreement unless legally required for major modifications.

Applicability of the Collective Agreement: 

  • The Collective agreement should apply equally to all employees of "Oyu Tolgoi" LLC, ensuring that every employee is covered.

 

 

Meeting Outcomes 

  • The parties agreed to revisit the discussion on the duration of the agreement.
  • A mutual agreement was reached for the collective agreement to apply to all employees.
  • Additionally, both sides agreed to collaborate on including provisions that specifically address union members.

 

Sincerely, 

Trade Union Committee of Oyu Tolgoi LLC’s Mining Employees 

Trade Union Committee of Oyu Tolgoi LLC’s Local Employees 

Oyu Tolgoi LLC 

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