August 2, 2022: Mexican labor union SNITIS and US NGO Rethink Trade announce filing of Rapid Response Mechanism petition concerning union legitimation vote at BBB Manufacturing, a firm that refurbishes auto parts in Mexican border city of Reynosa. Links: Reuters. El Economista. Rethink Trade
September 1: US rejects request for investigation of alleged worker rights abuses by BBB Manufacturing. According to USTR, SNITIS petition did not meet the USMCA standard of "sufficient, credible evidence of a denial of rights" necessary to trigger USMCA Rapid Response Mechanism. Links: Reuters