Uruguayan Dairy Industry Workers Announce Strike and March to Defend Jobs
Source: Dairynews.today
Lactose industry workforce in Uruguay plans a strike and demonstration to protect employment.
Strike and March to Advocate Labor Rights
The Federation of Dairy Industry Workers in Uruguay has declared a partial strike on Thursday. The protest will feature a gathering at 10 AM at Plaza Independencia.
Reasons Behind the Protest
On February 19, a march is planned fr om Melo to Montevideo. The federation is protesting against layoffs at Coleme, job suspensions at Calcar, dismissals and closure of units at Lacalis (Parmalat), as well as anti-union repression and restructuring at Claldy.
Continued Labor Concerns
These actions reflect the ongoing challenges in Uruguay's dairy sector, wh ere workers are facing significant uncertainties relating to job security and working conditions.
