OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 28, 2016--
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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