Seaport Equipment Limited v. Bustamante Industrial Trade Union

Summary

The Union started negotiating for improved wages and benefits on the Workers’ behalf. They were able to agree on some of the terms, and sought the intervention of the IDT on the rest.

The Union contended that the other terms of the negotiations must be provided as the current rate of pay is too low for workers to survive on

The Company contended that while they were able to agree on some of the terms of the negotiation, they could not meet all the demands given their current financial position.

The IDT mediated the negotiations and facilitated common ground between both parties whereas the benefits were agreed upon but at a reasonable cost to the Company.