Compass Minerals Announces Three-Year Agreement with Employees at its Cote Blanche, Louisiana, Salt Mine
April 28 2016 - 04:30PM
Business Wire
Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) reached a three-year agreement with
Cote Blanche mine employees represented by USW Local 14425.
“The result of these negotiations highlight the positive
relationship we have with our employees,” said Don Brumm, vice
president of operations at the Cote Blanche mine. “The agreement
with our employees was successful because of the collaborative
efforts of all involved.”
The agreement includes clarifications in mine operations and a
benefits package consistent with other U.S. Compass Minerals
employees.
“Our goal is to offer competitive compensation and be the
employer of choice in the area, and we’re happy to be achieving
that goal,” said Brumm.
“As a company, our core values influence our behaviors every
day,” said Steve Berger, senior vice president of corporate
services at Compass Minerals. “These core values – integrity,
respect, collaboration, value creation, and high performance – have
helped us improve employee relations and create a positive
corporate culture. The negotiations and outcome are clear signs
these values have been embraced by our employees at Cote
Blanche.”
About Compass Minerals
Compass Minerals is a leading provider of essential minerals
that solve nature’s challenges, including salt for winter roadway
safety and other consumer, industrial and agricultural uses, and
specialty plant nutrition minerals that improve the quality and
yield of crops. Named one of Forbes’ 100 Most Trustworthy Companies
in America in 2015, Compass Minerals’ mission is to be the best
essential minerals company by delivering where and when it matters.
The company produces its minerals at locations throughout the U.S.
and Canada and in the U.K. For more information about Compass
Minerals and its products, please visit
www.compassminerals.com.
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