La Suipachense Dairy Plant Occupied Amid Salary Dispute

The dairy plant of La Suipachense in Suipacha, Buenos Aires is under the control of its employees following a salary dispute. The unrest began last Wednesday when employees seized control, citing incomplete payment for July's salaries. The plant continues some commercial activities under employee control, yet the situation threatens short-term supply disruptions. Employees claim their protest, supported by middle-level staff and Atilra delegates, resulted from unmet wage promises, though the company denies other outstanding debts.

A state of anarchy persists, deepening concerns over the company's future viability. Sources within the company have described chaotic conditions and express financial struggles, including insufficient supplies, mounting debts, and unresponsiveness from higher management, particularly Venezuelan stakeholder Manuel Fernández. Despite administrating operational and logistical command, employees report inadequate communication channels and unkept promises, exacerbating financial and supply difficulties. "The anarchy is total," noted one employee, highlighting the company's precarious position. With declining operational conditions and looming risk of closure, the company's future remains uncertain.