Rio Tinto lockout
Rio Tinto Alcan has locked out workers at its smelter in Alma, Quebec after contract talks collapsed Saturday and the union’s contract expired.
The company announced the lockout early Sunday, saying plans were in place to ensure its aluminum operations continue to run safely and efficiently, and to limit the impact on its customers.
On Friday about 800 workers from three negotiating units rejected what the company said would be its final offer.
