The government recognized Holcim Philippines for positive union relations that drove business performance and had a positive impact. 

The company’s Bacnotan, La Union plant was among November’s 17 finalists in the National Conciliation and Mediation Board Search for Outstanding Labor-Management Cooperation and Grievance Machinery for Industrial Peace.

Holcim La Union was commended for its robust Employee Relations Engagement Program, wherein union representatives co-lead safety, productivity and corporate social accountability programs. The plant also has programs for learning and development, recognition, environmental stewardship, volunteerism, diversity and inclusion to foster strong ties with employees. The union and management enjoy open communications that help maintain positive relations.

A biennial competition, the NCMB’s Search for Outstanding Labor-Management Cooperation and Grievance Machinery for Industrial Peace recognizes companies for successful productivity improvement programs and practices. The contest measures business excellence, employee engagement and corporate social responsibility.

In a related development, the company signed a new collective bargaining agreement in November with the 94 Davao Holcim Employees and Workers Union members that will last until March 2025. This follows the company’s renewal of its CBA with the Holcim Davao Supervisory Independent Union in July. 

Holcim Philippines president and chief executive officer Horia Adrian said: “Our engaged workforce makes our success in driving positive performance and impact possible. I am grateful for their passion and collaborative spirit to deliver even better business results and help build progress in our communities and the country.”