The San Lorenzo Oil Workers and Employees Union and the Federation of Workers of the Oilseed Industrial Complex have issued a statement warning about the possibility of taking strong measures if companies do not respect workers' rights. According to the union's statement, they will defend workers in case of continued encroachment by the companies.
In a context of negotiations, the reopening of the packaging area was achieved with the reemployment of 40 workers in a company in Bahía Blanca that previously attempted to systematically disregard its employees' labor rights. However, the situation is concerning, as arbitrary dismissals and militarization in the workplace have occurred.
The company Viterra in Bahía Blanca, owned by Bunge, has been cited for violating its employees' labor rights, reflecting an escalation in the violation of these rights. On the other hand, in the case of the company Danica located in Llavallol, it was decided to close the plant in 2024, leaving all workers unemployed.
The General Secretary of the Federation of Oil Workers, Daniel Yofra, has expressed that companies are not offering salaries commensurate with workers' needs. Additionally, breaches of collective agreements, non-payment of parity agreements, and arbitrary dismissals have been reported in several companies in the sector.
The conflict includes tensions in companies like Vicentín and Renopack, which face similar problems in their plants. In light of these situations, the union has mentioned the possibility of resorting to a national strike to uphold workers' rights.
