Calcar Faces Unprecedented Crisis Amid Leadership Exodus
Source: dairynews.today
Calcar, a Uruguayan dairy cooperative, is mired in crisis following the departure of key producers, affecting 107 families and numerous small farmers.
Calcar, a key player in Uruguay's dairy sector, is grappling with a severe crisis after main producers stepped down, leaving 107 families and many small farmers in uncertainty. The Tarariras plant, crucial for the local economy, faces potential closure, threatening community livelihood. Recent worker protests and meetings have highlighted these issues, with concerns dating back to 2018.
The crisis was exacerbated when producers, representing about 60% of Calcar's milk production, abandoned ship without a clear succession plan. Workers discovered the plant's closure through the media and were informed by management of an "acephalous" state with no salary assurances. In response, workers have taken control of operations to manage existing milk resources and stave off immediate shutdowns. Enrique Méndez from the Dairy Workers' Federation emphasized, "We cannot let this industrial plant’s flame go out." The plight of these workers and their families remains a critical concern amidst this turmoil.
The crisis was exacerbated when producers, representing about 60% of Calcar's milk production, abandoned ship without a clear succession plan. Workers discovered the plant's closure through the media and were informed by management of an "acephalous" state with no salary assurances. In response, workers have taken control of operations to manage existing milk resources and stave off immediate shutdowns. Enrique Méndez from the Dairy Workers' Federation emphasized, "We cannot let this industrial plant’s flame go out." The plight of these workers and their families remains a critical concern amidst this turmoil.
