Argentina industrial crisis triggers mass layoffs and emergency calls

industrial crisis mass layoffs labor disputes agro-industrial emergency wage negotiations

Argentina is facing a severe industrial and social crisis, highlighted by mass layoffs and unpaid wages in several sectors. In the House of Deputies, the Economy Commission, led by Deputy Julia Strada, heard testimonies from workers and small business owners describing a 'disastrous' situation caused by import liberalization and economic recession.

A major focal point is the crisis at Granja Tres Arroyos, a leading poultry company. Workers reported being forced to accept 11 percent salary reductions and have not received biweekly payments since July. In some locations, such as Pilar, employees have initiated protests to demand unpaid wages, with reports that the company even offered poultry as a form of payment to settle debts.

In response to the poultry sector's instability, legislators have introduced a bill to declare a one-year occupational emergency for the agro-industrial poultry sector. This proposal includes seeking state assistance through the REPRO program.

Other sectors are also under pressure. In Comodoro Rivadavia, the commerce sector has seen over 2,000 job losses in the last year. Meanwhile, a labor agreement was reached between the UTA and FATAP for a 10.5 percent salary increase for bus drivers in the interior of the country, aimed at preventing further strikes.

Entities

Argentina · Chamber of Deputies · Chilean Chamber of Deputies · Frente Amplio · Granja Tres Arroyos · José Antonio Kast · Julia Strada · National Statistics Institute · Sergio Palazzo · Tomás Rau · Union Industrial Argentina · Union Tranviarios Automotor

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The UIA reported a disappointing meeting with Ministry of Economy officials regarding industrial demands. chacodiapordia.com
[● 3 SOURCES] A bill has been presented to declare a one-year emergency for the poultry agro-industrial sector. lacalle.com.ar · boscoproducciones.com.ar · www.criterioonline.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Over 2,000 commerce workers in Comodoro Rivadavia lost their jobs in the last year. argentarnoticias.com.ar
[● 3 SOURCES] UTA and FATAP reached an agreement for a 10.5% salary increase for interior bus drivers. santafederf.com.ar · www.miradorprovincial.com · www.radiogol.com.ar
[● 4 SOURCES] Granja Tres Arroyos workers did not receive any biweekly payments during July, August, or September. paralelo54online.com.ar · labocina.info · economis.com.ar · chacoprensa.com
[● 8 SOURCES] Deputy Julia Strada convened the Economy Commission to address the industrial and social crisis. chacoprensa.com · lacalle.com.ar · paralelo54online.com.ar · boscoproducciones.com.ar · www.criterioonline.com · +3 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Granja Tres Arroyos workers were forced to accept an 11 percent salary reduction. chacoprensa.com · www.criterioonline.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] More than 150 jobs have been lost in the commerce sector of Chilecito. diariochilecito.com