The workers chose this route in order to move the union certification process forward in a reasonable time. But both are long processes, taking months to carry out. The three hunger strikers, who were to have ended their protest with the signing, are now three and a half weeks into their fast, taking only water with a little lemon juice and honey in it during all of this time. Today, their co-workers plan to chain themselves to the gates of the state government office. The workers and their supporters now feel a much higher level of urgency to resolve the conflict.
International solidarity is now more necessary than ever.
At this moment, the entire focus of international pressure should be on the Mexican federal government. The workers are NOT asking for a new union certification election. They ARE asking Zedillo to tell the Baja state government and its labor board to recognize the independent union immediately and to endorse immediate contract negotiations between the workers and Han Young management. Call ahead of time and arrange a meeting with consulate staff. This will greatly increase the chances that your message will reach Mexico.