# Argentine industrial and labor instability

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-industrial-and-labor-instability
> Updated: 2026-10-27T21:39:59.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 3.

Argentina is experiencing widespread industrial disruptions and labor unrest across various sectors. In the agro-industrial sector, the multinational Bunge has closed its fertilizer plant in Campana after 50 years of operation, ending the production of ammonia and ammonium thiosulfate. The decision directly impacts between 110 and 137 employees, though unions estimate up to 250 families could be affected when including outsourced services. While Bunge cited infrastructure limitations and changing market conditions, the chemical and petrochemical union alleges the closure is due to competition from cheaper Chinese imports.

In Mar del Plata, the fish cannery La Campagnola, a brand belonging to Grupo Arcor, is suspending 60 workers starting October 28. This follows a nearly 90% drop in mackerel landings and high inventory levels of unsold stock. In the retail sector, workers at Supermercados Toledo have declared a state of alert, demanding a viable business plan to protect thousands of jobs.

Labor tensions have also intensified in manufacturing and food processing. While workers at the Aires del Sur plant in Tierra del Fuego have resumed production, the Metalworkers' Union continues to negotiate for job stability and the recognition of skilled labor categories. Meanwhile, the Ecocarnes meatpacking plant in San Fernando is facing strikes and assemblies as employees protest unpaid wages and financial instability. Following unsuccessful mediation at the national labor ministry, workers rejected a company proposal to pay outstanding balances in installments.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Bunge closes Campana plant in Argentina, affecting 110 workers

Bunge is closing its long-standing Campana plant in Argentina, halting ammonia and fertilizer input production and resulting in approximately 110 to 250 job losses.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bunge-to-cease-chemical-production-in-campana-argentina

### 2026-10-27: Labor disputes escalate at Aires del Sur and Ecocarnes in Argentina

Labor unrest continues in Argentina as Aires del Sur workers resume production amid stability demands, while Ecocarnes faces strikes and potential layoffs over unpaid wages.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/labor-disputes-escalate-at-aires-del-sur-and-ecocarnes-in-argentina

### 2026-10-25: Industrial closures and suspensions hit Argentina

Industrial instability grows in Argentina as Bunge closes its Campana fertilizer plant and La Campagnola suspends 60 workers in Mar del Plata due to raw material shortages and declining demand.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-campagnola-suspends-60-workers-in-mar-del-plata

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