Strike at Alpura Postponed as CROC Achieves Commitments

The imminent halting of operations at the plants of Alpura, a major player in the dairy industry, has been averted thanks to a temporary agreement with the Confederación Revolucionaria de Obreros y Campesinos (CROC). The agreement allows ongoing dialogue, thus avoiding disruption in operations. This pause provides relief to milk producers and industry analysts, ensuring continuous acceptance and processing of raw milk. Alpura has committed to addressing the union's demands for better wages and fairer working conditions.

By doing so, the company avoids an economic and reputational crisis. Meanwhile, CROC has shown its strength as a key actor in the country's dairy economy. This development is crucial for the entire dairy value chain. A strike at Alpura, a company of considerable magnitude, would not only stall the milk production of a leading brand but also affect thousands of milk producers depending on the company for selling their raw materials. Although the strike has been postponed, the conflict remains unresolved. Negotiations will continue, with both the company and the union needing to work towards a definitive compromise. The challenge ahead is to maintain constructive dialogue to reach a satisfactory solution for both parties, thus preventing a potentially more disruptive future outbreak for the dairy sector.